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coffeeworld

June 23rd, 2011, 06:47 AM

Agusan governor arrested for graft posts bail

MANILA, Philippines—Incumbent Agusan del Norte Governor Erlpe John M. Amante immediately posted bail after being arrested by the Sandiganbayan over 13 counts of graft case filed against him by the Office of the Ombudsman.

Amante has been required to pay P30,000 bail for each count of the cases filed against him. He is currently at the Sandiganbayan First Division where his bid for temporary liberty is being processed.

He is expected to be released within the day.

Amante went to the Sandiganbayan First Division Thursday morning but was no longer allowed to leave due to the arrest warrant issued against him.

Amante was charged with 13 counts of violations of Republic Act 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act for allegedly favoring SR Metals Inc. (SRMI) in its operations.

The complaint alleged that SRMI managed to transport 672,163 metric tons of nickel ores worth $23,818,715 from August 2006 to April 2007.

In its resolution, the anti-graft body averred that Amante gave unwarranted advantage to SRMI when he constantly issued transport permits in the small mining operator’s favor.

Fahdingding

June 23rd, 2011, 08:06 AM

Thank you Fahds. Here's another one :D...

VCDU PRINCE HOTEL
South Montilla Boulevard
Butuan city

(Photo taken June 2011)

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4117/dsc09940o.jpg

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The better pic!
Inggit jud ko sa hotel na ni ba.. unta naa pud mi ing ani dnhi... BXU is really blessed... :)

Fahdingding

June 23rd, 2011, 08:08 AM

Mag eexpand at mag rerenovate din siguro ang Gaisano after Robinsons.....

Pero mas prefer ko pa rin ang new mall kesa expansion

Lagi amoang GAISANO gani dnhi astang pangita.. :lol:

msbunnybxu

June 23rd, 2011, 08:57 AM

msbunnybxu

June 23rd, 2011, 09:04 AM

G Subd
Photos by mrhimp

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1306/1368726569_606e30e265_z.jpg

Nice Restobar ^^

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msbunnybxu

June 23rd, 2011, 09:05 AM

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http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/900/25113315216956152188715.jpgDigitech Solutions Sales and Services
Location: IBG Bldg, 7th St. Guingona Subd.,
8600 Butuan City, Philippines
Phone: 3423181

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Digitech-Solutions-Sales-and-Services/152169271521916

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/6404/25375115228687817682215.jpg

DS Coffee Shop

is serving FRAPPUCCINO ala STARBUCKS Style.. as low as PHP 65

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/8229/24738615228616484356015.jpg

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coffeeworld

June 23rd, 2011, 09:31 AM

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7302/img2187u.jpg ganito na sana ang ROB butuan..hahaha

coffeeworld

June 23rd, 2011, 09:32 AM

ask ko lang magkano ba ticket manila to butuan at butuan to manila???

coffeeworld

June 23rd, 2011, 09:34 AM

Tuberculosis incidence goes down in Agusan del Norte

BUTUAN CITY, June 21 (PIA) -– With the successful implementation of health-related programs, tuberculosis incidence rate in Agusan del Norte decreased in 2010.

Agusan del Norte Governor Erlpe John Amante said tuberculosis is no longer included as one of the top ten reasons for death in 2010.

Gov. Amante said this is a big accomplishment for the province considering that the said illness is ranked seventh in 2009.

With this, the official said the provincial government will continue to prioritize this concern until tuberculosis will not anymore be considered a problem in the province.

All the municipalities and the lone city of Cabadbaran in Agusan del Norte are continuously stepping up its measures to fight tuberculosis.

Recently, the local government unit of the municipality of Magallanes passed ordinance for the implementation of the Tuberculosis Control Program. With the passage of the program, funding to fully support the program will already be established.

Accordingly, funds will be used to set up remote smearing stations, conduct of house to house campaigns and medical outreach programs, as well as to organize communities and provide support to TB patients.

In an earlier interview, Magallanes Sangguniang Bayan Member Leah Amodia said the program will strengthen partnerships with different sectors involved in the program such as government agencies, NGOs, civil society, private sector, donor institutions and other cooperating agencies for a more comprehensive National Tuberculosis Program (NTP) implementation. (PIA-Caraga)

Hahay mabuti naman di na mukhang Tuberculosis ang Agusanon..LOL

tingkoling

June 23rd, 2011, 09:45 AM

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7302/img2187u.jpg ganito na sana ang ROB butuan..hahaha
Hummm...actually may particular side ng Abreeza sa Davao ang hawig sa Rob Dumaguete...nakita ko sa isang picture dito sa SSC. Perhaps yung al fresco area ng ROB Dumaguete where Greenwhich outlet is located.:)

netpal

June 23rd, 2011, 10:09 AM

like the design.this is ok...pero who knows noh mas ok pa diay ang design sa Rob Butuan
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7302/img2187u.jpg ganito na sana ang ROB butuan..hahaha

molestedtwineggs

June 23rd, 2011, 07:17 PM

Services summit

BUTUAN CITY – The three-day 1st National Summit of Student Services Personnel is set next month at a downtown hotel and convention center here. Delegates to this affair include deans, directors on student affairs, guidance officers, and student publication advisers, and other school authorities, both from the public and private colleges and universities in the country.

More than 700 delegates coming various regions, provinces, and cities in the country are set to attend in the three-day summit, said Rex F. Ybanez, regional chairman of the United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines. (Mike Crismundo)

source (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/323940/indigenous-people-scholarship)

benk21

June 24th, 2011, 03:43 AM

Governor arrested over mining graft case

BUTUAN CITY—The governor of Agusan del Norte has been arrested for a graft case at the Sandiganbayan yesterday but wasn’t likely to spend time in jail after posting bail immediately after his arrest was made.
An antimining group in the province, who sued Gov. Erlpe John Amante for alleged irregularities in issuing permits to transport nickel ore out of Agusan del Norte, hailed the arrest, calling it a triumph for the environment.
Amante was at the Sandiganbayan yesterday to follow up his case and wasn’t allowed to leave when court officials decided to serve a warrant for his arrest.
Amante has been charged with alleged irregularities in permits to transport nickel ore that he issued to a mining firm based in Tubay, Agusan del Norte, from August 2006 to April 2007 beyond the allowable limit. He faces at least 15 years in jail.
“We consider this to be a high-profile case because a governor is a chief executive of a province,” the wire agency Agence France-Presse quoted a Rawnle Lopez, of the special antigraft prosecutor’s office, as saying.
AFP also quoted Estella Rosete, clerk of court, as saying Amante and two codefendants paid P90,000 in bail bond.
“The public will be keenly watching the case to see if (President) Aquino’s promise to crack down on corruption … will hold true,” AFP quoted lawyer Romel Bagares, executive director of Manila-based Center for International Law, as saying.
“You are seeing an incumbent official being hauled to court, a governor of a vote-rich region. That is definitely a big fish in the scheme of things,” Bagares added in the AFP report.
Amante was an ally of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and is believed to have fortified his political base in Agusan del Norte.
The Church-backed Anti-mining Advocates of Tubay, alleged that Amante issued permits to transport at least 600,000 metric tons of nickel ore worth about $23 million to mining firm SR Metals Inc. Franklin A. Caliguid, Inquirer Mindanao with AFP

source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/17449/governor-arrested-over-mining-graft-case

regjeex

June 24th, 2011, 04:35 AM

^^merisi... :D

Ilovebxu

June 24th, 2011, 05:49 AM

wow congrats bxu!!!!!mG.START NA OG TAMBAK ANG LOT SA ROBINSON COMING FROM CITIHALL YEHEY!!!!!

msbunnybxu

June 24th, 2011, 06:02 AM

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PIA Press Release
Thursday, June 23, 2011

1st annual “Caterers’ Night” set in Butuan City
by Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY, June 23 (PIA) –- The Association of Catering Executives-Butuan (ACE-bxu) was officially introduced to various government agencies and private stakeholders during its 1st Annual “Caterers’ Night” with the theme: “ACE-Bxu: Driving the Catering Industry to Greater Heights, held Tuesday in one of the local convention centers here.

ACE-bxu President Elmer Natad (Janikka’s Catering) bared that their group is a newly organized trade association of food catering service providers in the city dedicated to promoting career success for its members and the professionalism of the industry.

“As an association, it is our desire to advance the well-being of all its members as well as its partners in the industry while providing quality service to the clients,” Natad said.

Also, in his message, City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante, Jr. commends the efforts of the association for initiating this activity which will better promote the catering industry in the city.

“Customers’ satisfaction is the number one consideration in the catering industry aside from conforming to the food quality and best sanitation practices,” emphasized Amante.

Amante also stressed that ACE-Bxu should master Butuanon recipes so these will be known to other places in the world.

Meanwhile, after the ‘salo-salo’ of ACE-Bxu members and guests, Mayor Amante led the induction and oath-taking of its members and officers.

All the newly inducted officers and members pledged their commitment to support Butuan and promote tourism through food catering services. (PIA-Caraga)

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msbunnybxu

June 24th, 2011, 06:10 AM

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wow congrats bxu!!!!!mG.START NA OG TAMBAK ANG LOT SA ROBINSON COMING FROM CITIHALL YEHEY!!!!!

Thanks for sharing this GOOD NEWS @ Ilovebxu :banana: SUPER LIKE!!!

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regjeex

June 24th, 2011, 08:01 AM

Ah basin next week na cguro na kay nakalabay ko kron sa area murag flaglets pa ang nag lupad lupad didto :cheers:

regjeex

June 24th, 2011, 08:02 AM

Guys murag lapad lapad jud ang area kaning duol sa airport ba

romix

June 24th, 2011, 08:13 AM

really ms bunny, magstart na filling sa rob area, , reliable source ba na, tingalig rumor ra, hehehe

the rob dumaguete looks like sm moa , sana ang rob butuan prominent ang balanghai sa ilang exterior to showcase our balanghais as national treasure, waht do u think ms bunny,

regjeex

June 24th, 2011, 08:46 AM

According to jameslab na it wont have the ground breaking until dec 2011, not sure how reliable it is. We'll see

coffeeworld

June 24th, 2011, 08:48 AM

I think naa napui buhat0n unahan sa airport dako pud ang lot ni edward dy, nakit.an man jud nako n0 trespassing, kanang gi poster jud,gi tuyo ug print tingali to...i think edward dy is a 0wner of hardware in butuan same as r0nwood.

_BxXxU_

June 24th, 2011, 10:57 AM

Wehhh?? Mag start na ug diay tambak? When?? Wala may exact date nga gi provide ang taga city hall.... maybe tambak ra then groundbreaking and construction later this year...

jsl_bxu1206

June 24th, 2011, 04:56 PM

nice!^^

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http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/900/25113315216956152188715.jpgDigitech Solutions Sales and Services
Location: IBG Bldg, 7th St. Guingona Subd.,
8600 Butuan City, Philippines
Phone: 3423181

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Digitech-Solutions-Sales-and-Services/152169271521916

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/6404/25375115228687817682215.jpg

DS Coffee Shop

is serving FRAPPUCCINO ala STARBUCKS Style.. as low as PHP 65

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/8229/24738615228616484356015.jpg

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jsl_bxu1206

June 24th, 2011, 04:59 PM

wala man siguro rob malls nga pareho og design? naa ba?

like the design.this is ok...pero who knows noh mas ok pa diay ang design sa Rob Butuan

coffeeworld

June 25th, 2011, 02:52 AM

coffeeworld

June 25th, 2011, 02:53 AM

unxa manang U/C near VROSS Meatshoppe?

BOB-bXu

June 25th, 2011, 06:25 AM

Aerial View : J Rosales Ave..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2762/4108097801_bde512efc4_o.jpg

msbunnybxu

June 25th, 2011, 07:47 AM

john kevin

June 25th, 2011, 09:02 AM

^^ nice updates ..

john kevin

June 25th, 2011, 09:03 AM

[B] Caraga Region has 15 sites for PhilHealth Sabado II tomorrow

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=40009
by Robert E. Roperos

BUTUAN CITY, June 24 (PIA) -- There will be 15 registration sites for PhilHealth Sabado II tomorrow, according to the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD).

“PhilHealth Sabado, Magseguro. Magparehistro” is a one-day registration activity aimed at enlisting self-employed and others in the informal sector who are not yet members of PhilHealth, but have the financial capability to pay for their premium health insurance contributions.

The event also entails an advocacy activity to further educate members about their PhilHealth benefits, e.g., how and where these may be availed of, as well as, their duties and responsibilities as members.

According to Ms. Sunshine Alipayo, DOH-CHD Regional Information Officer, of the five provinces of the region, the province of Surigao del Norte will have seven sites composed of Mariano Espina Memorial Central Elementary School and Surigao West Central Elementary School in Surigao City.

To complete the list in the province, Sison Central Elementary School, Tubod Central Elementary School, San Francisco Central Elementary School, Placer Central Elementary School, and Siargao Central Elementary School are also considered by the DOH as official sites.

In Agusan del Sur, Alipayo said three sites were identified, as follows: Bayugan Elementary School, Agusan Sur National High School in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, and in Veruela Gymnasium.

Meanwhile, the gymnasium in Tandag City and the Mangagoy Central elementary School Gymnasium in Bislig City were the identified sites in the province of Surigao del Sur.

Further, in Butuan City, only one site has been identified – Agusan National High School in A.D. Curato Street while the North Cabadbaran Central Elementary School in Cabadbaran City is of the official site assigned to constituents of the province of Agusan del Norte.

Lastly, in the Province of Dinagat Islands, the San Jose Central Elementary School is the only site for the activity. (PIA-Caraga)

Fahdingding

June 25th, 2011, 10:15 AM

BAD NEWS!! tsk..tsk..:ohno:

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:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

Fahdingding

June 25th, 2011, 10:16 AM

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7302/img2187u.jpg ganito na sana ang ROB butuan..hahaha

Don't worry guys... I think ROB - BXU will have a great design and maybe bigger than this one... :banana:

Fahdingding

June 25th, 2011, 10:18 AM

wow congrats bxu!!!!!mG.START NA OG TAMBAK ANG LOT SA ROBINSON COMING FROM CITIHALL YEHEY!!!!!

Yehey! :banana:
Karapat - dapat tong i :applause: :applause:
Kanus a kaya ground breaking ani???

excited na pud ko sa press release ba! :)

Fahdingding

June 25th, 2011, 10:22 AM

Aerial View : J Rosales Ave..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2762/4108097801_bde512efc4_o.jpg

Wow! Clean and Green...

Fahdingding

June 25th, 2011, 10:27 AM

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:

RUDY TIU BUILDING 6

(As of this morning June 25,2011)

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Bilib jud ko ani ni sir Rudy Tiu ba... He reminds me of Manny Pacquiao... contest sila tukod ug mga commercial buildings there in BXU and here in GENSAN... :) these 2 persons are valuable assets for both cities...

Karapat - dapat silang i :applause: :applause:

jsl_bxu1206

June 25th, 2011, 12:33 PM

nice! ^^

Aerial View : J Rosales Ave..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2762/4108097801_bde512efc4_o.jpg

Fahdingding

June 26th, 2011, 03:46 AM

Aerial View : J Rosales Ave..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2762/4108097801_bde512efc4_o.jpg

Still big enough for more developments! :banana:

msbunnybxu

June 26th, 2011, 04:04 AM

Fahdingding

June 26th, 2011, 04:51 AM

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:

JOLLIBEE HI-WAY DRIVE THRU
Along JCAA corner Estacio Village
Butuan city

(As of this morning June 26,2011)

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http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/2448/dsc00021zv.jpg

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Yehey! :banana:
Dako diay siya noh?!? then 2 storey pa jud... Marapat talagang i :applause: :applause:

netpal

June 26th, 2011, 07:37 AM

^^:banana::cheers:

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:

JOLLIBEE HI-WAY DRIVE THRU
Along JCAA corner Estacio Village
Butuan city

(As of this morning June 26,2011)

http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/5172/dsc00020s.jpg

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/2448/dsc00021zv.jpg

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4999/dsc00022x.jpg

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/743/dsc00023da.jpg

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netpal

June 26th, 2011, 07:57 AM

Chinese warriors at Grand Palace Restaurant (although not made of clay but are similar to the Terracotta warriors of China)

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g420/netpal1/Picture002.jpg

msbunnybxu

June 26th, 2011, 09:54 AM

Yehey! :banana:
Dako diay siya noh?!? then 2 storey pa jud... Marapat talagang i :applause: :applause:

This Jabee really came as a surprise I tell you although there were rumors before of a drive thru (info from jsl_bxu1206) somewhere near this area, we thought that with the coming of Rob mall, they will no longer push through w/ it, but they did at ginawa pang 2 storey building. According to jsl, Rob mall will also have a jollibee (4th branch na pag nagkataon) ^^

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msbunnybxu

June 26th, 2011, 09:55 AM

Chinese warriors at Grand Palace Restaurant (although not made of clay but are similar to the Terracotta warriors of China)

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g420/netpal1/Picture002.jpg

:)^^

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BOB-bXu

June 26th, 2011, 10:46 AM

unxa manang U/C near VROSS Meatshoppe?

VRoss Libertad branch?.....thats another commercial building

nice to open a bakeshop space there once the building is done due to its close proximity to big subdivisions like Arujville; ram City Homes; Ideal homes 2 and Casa Rivera....^^

BOB-bXu

June 26th, 2011, 10:53 AM

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:

JOLLIBEE HI-WAY DRIVE THRU
Along JCAA corner Estacio Village
Butuan city

(As of this morning June 26,2011)

http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/5172/dsc00020s.jpg

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/2448/dsc00021zv.jpg

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4999/dsc00022x.jpg

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/743/dsc00023da.jpg

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Jabee's 3rd beehive in estacio construction is being built in such quick pace....I cant imagine this structure is barely less than 4 weeks old...

the modern building technique will surely also be done once that Rob Mall construction commences too...expect a fast paced construction ^^

BOB-bXu

June 26th, 2011, 11:00 AM

^^ BANCASI AIRPORT, BUTUAN CITY ^^

Airbus Subsidiary to implement RNAV in the Philippines
As it adopt Performance Based Navigation (PBN) System
June 25, 2011

http://www.waynefarley.com/aviation/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pbn2.jpg

Airbus S.A.S. subsidiary Quovadis, an Air Navigation Service (ANS) provider announced recently at the Paris Airshow that it will develop full PBN network of 11 major airports in the Philippines.

The project is a cooperation program between the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).

The Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) concept allows for the optimization of the instrument procedure through the aircraft navigation performance, without the need for ground aids.

PBN allows an aircraft to fly precisely along a predefined route using a Global Positioning System (GPS). This concept is used en route, and can reduce aircraft separation, including the terminal area, and used to optimize arrival and departure procedures.

The program is jointly sponsored by the French DGAC, the French Civil Aviation University (ENAC), Airbus S.A.S. and Philippine based airline operators, namely Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific Air, Airphil Express and Zest Airways.

The major airport radars that will be upgraded with the next-generation air-traffic management system are Manila, Puerto Princesa, Zamboanga, Butuan, Dumaguete, Legaspi, Iloilo, Clark, Bacolod, Tacloban, Cagayan de Oro Kalibo, Laoag and Subic.

Quovadis, will design the “approach procedures” in Puerto Princesa, Zamboanga, Iloilo, Butuan, Dumaguete and Legaspi, while other airports would be designed by CAAP.

The current aviation navigation procedures in the country require aircraft to use ground-based navigation system, such as the distance-measuring equipment, very high-frequency omnidirectional range and radar.

With the advent of the new navigational aids, planes will now be able to use the so-called aeronautical highway, an invisible tracks or radials in the sky more accurately until they reach their destinations.

The PBN does away with such tracks or radials, which zig-zag in the sky, following predetermined routes as defined by the navigational aids.

The project also includes On-The-Job procedure design and obstacles data survey trainings by ENAC and CGx AERO in SYS, but also PBN training for Air Traffic Controllers and Flight Safety Inspectors.

Caap Director General Ramon Gutierrez said the trainings aims to consolidate CAAP skills and knowledge for a safe and efficient PBN implementation.

The GPS based navigation technique, coupled with on-board systems, allows optimizing the use of airspace, provides fully stabilized and managed approaches, therefore significantly improving safety but also reduces costs by shortening tracks and lowering weather minima.

“the PBN concept matches perfectly with the needs of the country" says Gutierrez.

Gutierrez added that "CAAP is fully committed to intensively develop PBN as per ICAO recommendations. We are pleased to cooperate with Quovadis in this project as they have the right expertise and experience in supporting the States in their PBN implementation. RNP approaches will also bring airspace management improvement and operators will benefit from operational savings.”

Quovadis and its partners will develop regulatory and operational approval process including obstacle data survey, procedure design and validation, Air Traffic Management and operators approval for CAAP.

"We are glad to be part of this initiative and to make the Philippine airspace one of the most PBN advanced in the world." Sebastien Borel, Head of Sales and Marketing at Quovadis said.

“This unique alliance of authorities, Air Navigation Services Providers and operators, is a true breakthrough in the industry” says Paul Franck Bijou, CEO of Quovadis.

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SOURCE : http://philippineairspace.blogspot.com/2011/06/airbus-subsidiary-to-implement-rnav-in.html

msbunnybxu

June 26th, 2011, 11:04 AM

unxa manang U/C near VROSS Meatshoppe?

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
NEAR VROSS MEATSHOP
JC Aquino Avenue corner Arujville subd.
Butuan city

(Photos taken June 26,2011)

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BOB-bXu

June 26th, 2011, 11:07 AM

looks like another arcade style coming up there in Arujville, Libertad ^^

seems that west side of BXU is HOT with construction activities ^^

BOB-bXu

June 26th, 2011, 11:27 AM

Chinese warriors at Grand Palace Restaurant (although not made of clay but are similar to the Terracotta warriors of China)

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g420/netpal1/Picture002.jpg

super 'LIKE' ^^

msbunnybxu

June 26th, 2011, 11:37 AM

looks like another arcade style coming up there in Arujville, Libertad ^^

seems that west side of BXU is HOT with construction activities ^^

Bob, that enclosed lot near SJIT is the former site of Jet's sinugba, right? When I passed there this morning, I noticed this mound of sand outside the fence. Maau unta naa nay mag construct diha. jsl heard from the nearby establishments that this is now owned by the Tan's of crown thrifty Mart.

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BOB-bXu

June 26th, 2011, 11:50 AM

Bob, that enclosed lot near SJIT is the former site of Jet's sinugba, right? When I passed there this morning, I noticed this mound of sand outside the fence. Maau unta naa nay mag construct diha. jsl heard from the nearby establishments that this is now owned by the Tan's of crown thrifty Mart.

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I noticed that the fence was also removed? I hope an arcade style will be put up there soon

jsl_bxu1206

June 26th, 2011, 04:49 PM

another good news!^^

^^ BANCASI AIRPORT, BUTUAN CITY ^^

Airbus Subsidiary to implement RNAV in the Philippines
As it adopt Performance Based Navigation (PBN) System
June 25, 2011

http://www.waynefarley.com/aviation/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pbn2.jpg

Airbus S.A.S. subsidiary Quovadis, an Air Navigation Service (ANS) provider announced recently at the Paris Airshow that it will develop full PBN network of 11 major airports in the Philippines.

The project is a cooperation program between the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).

The Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) concept allows for the optimization of the instrument procedure through the aircraft navigation performance, without the need for ground aids.

PBN allows an aircraft to fly precisely along a predefined route using a Global Positioning System (GPS). This concept is used en route, and can reduce aircraft separation, including the terminal area, and used to optimize arrival and departure procedures.

The program is jointly sponsored by the French DGAC, the French Civil Aviation University (ENAC), Airbus S.A.S. and Philippine based airline operators, namely Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific Air, Airphil Express and Zest Airways.

The major airport radars that will be upgraded with the next-generation air-traffic management system are Manila, Puerto Princesa, Zamboanga, Butuan, Dumaguete, Legaspi, Iloilo, Clark, Bacolod, Tacloban, Cagayan de Oro Kalibo, Laoag and Subic.

Quovadis, will design the “approach procedures” in Puerto Princesa, Zamboanga, Iloilo, Butuan, Dumaguete and Legaspi, while other airports would be designed by CAAP.

The current aviation navigation procedures in the country require aircraft to use ground-based navigation system, such as the distance-measuring equipment, very high-frequency omnidirectional range and radar.

With the advent of the new navigational aids, planes will now be able to use the so-called aeronautical highway, an invisible tracks or radials in the sky more accurately until they reach their destinations.

The PBN does away with such tracks or radials, which zig-zag in the sky, following predetermined routes as defined by the navigational aids.

The project also includes On-The-Job procedure design and obstacles data survey trainings by ENAC and CGx AERO in SYS, but also PBN training for Air Traffic Controllers and Flight Safety Inspectors.

Caap Director General Ramon Gutierrez said the trainings aims to consolidate CAAP skills and knowledge for a safe and efficient PBN implementation.

The GPS based navigation technique, coupled with on-board systems, allows optimizing the use of airspace, provides fully stabilized and managed approaches, therefore significantly improving safety but also reduces costs by shortening tracks and lowering weather minima.

“the PBN concept matches perfectly with the needs of the country" says Gutierrez.

Gutierrez added that "CAAP is fully committed to intensively develop PBN as per ICAO recommendations. We are pleased to cooperate with Quovadis in this project as they have the right expertise and experience in supporting the States in their PBN implementation. RNP approaches will also bring airspace management improvement and operators will benefit from operational savings.”

Quovadis and its partners will develop regulatory and operational approval process including obstacle data survey, procedure design and validation, Air Traffic Management and operators approval for CAAP.

"We are glad to be part of this initiative and to make the Philippine airspace one of the most PBN advanced in the world." Sebastien Borel, Head of Sales and Marketing at Quovadis said.

“This unique alliance of authorities, Air Navigation Services Providers and operators, is a true breakthrough in the industry” says Paul Franck Bijou, CEO of Quovadis.

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jsl_bxu1206

June 26th, 2011, 04:49 PM

...and another surprise!:)

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
NEAR VROSS MEATSHOP
JC Aquino Avenue corner Arujville subd.
Butuan city

(Photos taken June 26,2011)

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Fahdingding

June 27th, 2011, 03:19 AM

Fahdingding

June 27th, 2011, 03:26 AM

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
NEAR VROSS MEATSHOP
JC Aquino Avenue corner Arujville subd.
Butuan city

(Photos taken June 26,2011)

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/1543/dsc00016yu.jpg

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/4518/62037196.jpg

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looks like another arcade style coming up there in Arujville, Libertad ^^

seems that west side of BXU is HOT with construction activities ^^

Totally SIZZLING BXU!

Gotta take a chilling pill:chill: :lol:

romix

June 27th, 2011, 05:09 AM

dapat mag tambak na sila ngayon dahil it takes 3 to 5 months pa para ma compact gid ang gitambak to think that rob area is a former ricefield, malambot ang lupa,

molestedtwineggs

June 27th, 2011, 07:06 AM

dapat mag tambak na sila ngayon dahil it takes 3 to 5 months pa para ma compact gid ang gitambak to think that rob area is a former ricefield, malambot ang lupa,

sana romix maging si Merlin ka.. hipuin mo yong lupa para tumigas...

matigas na ang lupa kasi dinadaanan ng kalabaw... diba upper BXU na mana area.. compared to coastal and river barangays...

excavation na lang para naay underground...

coffeeworld

June 27th, 2011, 09:51 AM

Another airport sa AGUSAN!!!:banana::banana::cheers::cheers:

San Miguel to bid for 3 airport projects

CATICLAN, Philippines—Diversifying conglomerate San Miguel Corp. is investing about $300 million to modernize and set up new tourism amenities at the Godofredo P. Ramos airport here, the main gateway to the world-famous Boracay Island.

The conglomerate also plans to participate in the public bidding for the public-private partnership airport contracts for Palawan, Bohol and Caraga (Agusan).

The three airport projects were cited by President Aquino on Saturday during the inauguration of the SMC-backed Caticlan airport rehabilitation.

“When we join the bidding, the price becomes reasonable, so we’ll participate in all of them,” SMC president Ramon S. Ang told reporters at the sidelines of the inauguration of the airport project. It was earlier reported that SMC was likewise interested in the Naia 3 airport terminal privatization.

By the time the Caticlan modernization project is completed by December 2013, it will accommodate three million tourists a year from only 500,000 at present. “We invested here because we saw the potential that we can contribute to [boost] tourist arrivals,” Ang said.

Over the last seven months, SMC has spruced up the Caticlan airport but it would take at least two more years to complete the major upgrading, Ang said.

The $300-million investment will include not only the upgrading of the airport itself but the construction of new amenities like a 5,000-room budget hotel, a world-class convention center and a retail complex that will showcase local souvenirs and a row of seafood restaurants. The tourism amenities, Ang said, would be managed by local operators.

“The airport will make Boracay a more affordable holiday destination for many Filipinos,” Ang said. With the upcoming improvements, he said there would be more regional and domestic flights to Boracay, in turn pulling down airfare costs per passenger from as much as P16,000 during the peak season to as low as P1,500 to P2,000.

The Caticlan airport is envisioned to be at par with the best airports in the region, with its runway planned to be extended from 950 meters to 2,500 meters. The width of the runway will also be doubled to 60 meters, allowing Boracay to handle regional and night landing. Flight volumes are targeted to increase by at least 30 percent.

Airport systems will likewise be streamlined for bigger volume of passengers while departure lounges will be improved. Based on the blueprint, it will also have a jetty port that can handle two international cruise liners at a time, allowing a more efficient transfer to Boracay Island.

To support Boracay’s green initiatives, Ang said the conglomerate would invest in a major water-treatment plant.

Asked whether SMC would start collecting higher terminal fees to recover its investment, Ang said there was no plan to do so as investment could be recovered from other businesses like hotel and retail operations. “We’ll keep the terminal fee affordable,” he said.

He said many international carriers were very much eager to fly to Caticlan once the rehabilitation has been finished.

john kevin

June 27th, 2011, 10:28 AM

netpal

June 27th, 2011, 10:29 AM

wow another gateway:banana:

Another airport sa AGUSAN!!!:banana::banana::cheers::cheers:

San Miguel to bid for 3 airport projects

CATICLAN, Philippines—Diversifying conglomerate San Miguel Corp. is investing about $300 million to modernize and set up new tourism amenities at the Godofredo P. Ramos airport here, the main gateway to the world-famous Boracay Island.

The conglomerate also plans to participate in the public bidding for the public-private partnership airport contracts for Palawan, Bohol and Caraga (Agusan).

The three airport projects were cited by President Aquino on Saturday during the inauguration of the SMC-backed Caticlan airport rehabilitation.

“When we join the bidding, the price becomes reasonable, so we’ll participate in all of them,” SMC president Ramon S. Ang told reporters at the sidelines of the inauguration of the airport project. It was earlier reported that SMC was likewise interested in the Naia 3 airport terminal privatization.

By the time the Caticlan modernization project is completed by December 2013, it will accommodate three million tourists a year from only 500,000 at present. “We invested here because we saw the potential that we can contribute to [boost] tourist arrivals,” Ang said.

Over the last seven months, SMC has spruced up the Caticlan airport but it would take at least two more years to complete the major upgrading, Ang said.

The $300-million investment will include not only the upgrading of the airport itself but the construction of new amenities like a 5,000-room budget hotel, a world-class convention center and a retail complex that will showcase local souvenirs and a row of seafood restaurants. The tourism amenities, Ang said, would be managed by local operators.

“The airport will make Boracay a more affordable holiday destination for many Filipinos,” Ang said. With the upcoming improvements, he said there would be more regional and domestic flights to Boracay, in turn pulling down airfare costs per passenger from as much as P16,000 during the peak season to as low as P1,500 to P2,000.

The Caticlan airport is envisioned to be at par with the best airports in the region, with its runway planned to be extended from 950 meters to 2,500 meters. The width of the runway will also be doubled to 60 meters, allowing Boracay to handle regional and night landing. Flight volumes are targeted to increase by at least 30 percent.

Airport systems will likewise be streamlined for bigger volume of passengers while departure lounges will be improved. Based on the blueprint, it will also have a jetty port that can handle two international cruise liners at a time, allowing a more efficient transfer to Boracay Island.

To support Boracay’s green initiatives, Ang said the conglomerate would invest in a major water-treatment plant.

Asked whether SMC would start collecting higher terminal fees to recover its investment, Ang said there was no plan to do so as investment could be recovered from other businesses like hotel and retail operations. “We’ll keep the terminal fee affordable,” he said.

He said many international carriers were very much eager to fly to Caticlan once the rehabilitation has been finished.

coffeeworld

June 27th, 2011, 10:32 AM

^^^^:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana: ..aha kaha ni ibutang ..sa AgSur unta para naa na pud airport ..hahaha ..:lol:

haha pwedeee pero di pa alam kung ano ang exact location nito...

netpal

June 27th, 2011, 10:39 AM

wow.....a lot of improvements are done in our airport in just 3 years period.... who can forget the expansion of the runway....the carousel was also set up only in recent years....check in areas were also improved recently

this is a good sign that more are coming...let us continually hope that in soonest time our airport facilities will be at par with the airport of key cities in the country and Bancasi status will be elevated as one of the major gateways

^^ BANCASI AIRPORT, BUTUAN CITY ^^

Airbus Subsidiary to implement RNAV in the Philippines
As it adopt Performance Based Navigation (PBN) System
June 25, 2011

http://www.waynefarley.com/aviation/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pbn2.jpg

Airbus S.A.S. subsidiary Quovadis, an Air Navigation Service (ANS) provider announced recently at the Paris Airshow that it will develop full PBN network of 11 major airports in the Philippines.

The project is a cooperation program between the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).

The Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) concept allows for the optimization of the instrument procedure through the aircraft navigation performance, without the need for ground aids.

PBN allows an aircraft to fly precisely along a predefined route using a Global Positioning System (GPS). This concept is used en route, and can reduce aircraft separation, including the terminal area, and used to optimize arrival and departure procedures.

The program is jointly sponsored by the French DGAC, the French Civil Aviation University (ENAC), Airbus S.A.S. and Philippine based airline operators, namely Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific Air, Airphil Express and Zest Airways.

The major airport radars that will be upgraded with the next-generation air-traffic management system are Manila, Puerto Princesa, Zamboanga, Butuan, Dumaguete, Legaspi, Iloilo, Clark, Bacolod, Tacloban, Cagayan de Oro Kalibo, Laoag and Subic.

Quovadis, will design the “approach procedures” in Puerto Princesa, Zamboanga, Iloilo, Butuan, Dumaguete and Legaspi, while other airports would be designed by CAAP.

The current aviation navigation procedures in the country require aircraft to use ground-based navigation system, such as the distance-measuring equipment, very high-frequency omnidirectional range and radar.

With the advent of the new navigational aids, planes will now be able to use the so-called aeronautical highway, an invisible tracks or radials in the sky more accurately until they reach their destinations.

The PBN does away with such tracks or radials, which zig-zag in the sky, following predetermined routes as defined by the navigational aids.

The project also includes On-The-Job procedure design and obstacles data survey trainings by ENAC and CGx AERO in SYS, but also PBN training for Air Traffic Controllers and Flight Safety Inspectors.

Caap Director General Ramon Gutierrez said the trainings aims to consolidate CAAP skills and knowledge for a safe and efficient PBN implementation.

The GPS based navigation technique, coupled with on-board systems, allows optimizing the use of airspace, provides fully stabilized and managed approaches, therefore significantly improving safety but also reduces costs by shortening tracks and lowering weather minima.

“the PBN concept matches perfectly with the needs of the country" says Gutierrez.

Gutierrez added that "CAAP is fully committed to intensively develop PBN as per ICAO recommendations. We are pleased to cooperate with Quovadis in this project as they have the right expertise and experience in supporting the States in their PBN implementation. RNP approaches will also bring airspace management improvement and operators will benefit from operational savings.”

Quovadis and its partners will develop regulatory and operational approval process including obstacle data survey, procedure design and validation, Air Traffic Management and operators approval for CAAP.

"We are glad to be part of this initiative and to make the Philippine airspace one of the most PBN advanced in the world." Sebastien Borel, Head of Sales and Marketing at Quovadis said.

“This unique alliance of authorities, Air Navigation Services Providers and operators, is a true breakthrough in the industry” says Paul Franck Bijou, CEO of Quovadis.

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BOB-bXu

June 27th, 2011, 10:43 AM

waka waka traffic in JC Aquino Ave.

Butuan Dancing Enforcers 2

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molestedtwineggs

June 27th, 2011, 10:53 AM

BOB-bXu

June 27th, 2011, 10:56 AM

privatization of Bancasi Airport or maybe the propose Dinagat International Airport....

the news article stated "Agusan"

there is no proposed airport yet in Dinagat

msbunnybxu

June 27th, 2011, 10:59 AM

wow another gateway:banana:

Mga existing Airports man ilang pasabot ani. Kanang Agusan must be Bancasi Airport ^^

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BOB-bXu

June 27th, 2011, 11:05 AM

Mga existing Airports man ilang pasabot ani. Kanang Agusan must be Bancasi Airport ^^

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under PPPP (Private-Public Partnership Project)

msbunnybxu

June 27th, 2011, 11:08 AM

msbunnybxu

June 27th, 2011, 11:16 AM

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UPDATE:

RUDY TIU BUILDING 5
JC Aquino Avenue corner Dar subd.
Butuan city

(As of June 26,2011)

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4310/dsc00014kl.jpg

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/83/dsc00015g.jpg

Anybody interested to rent this building? I heard tig P400.00 per sq.meter lang daw ang rental.

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msbunnybxu

June 27th, 2011, 11:57 AM

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SPOTTED:

UNDER CONSTRUCTION:
NORTH MONTILLA BOULEVARD
Butuan city

(Photos taken June 26,2011)

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/8576/dsc00013pbb.jpg

http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/7307/dsc00012yr.jpg

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jsl_bxu1206

June 27th, 2011, 12:10 PM

nice building! i'm just wondering why wala pa gihapon interested mo-rent ani.

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UPDATE:

RUDY TIU BUILDING 5
JC Aquino Avenue corner Dar subd.
Butuan city

(As of June 26,2011)

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4310/dsc00014kl.jpg

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/83/dsc00015g.jpg

Anybody interested to rent this building? I heard tig P400.00 per sq.meter lang daw ang rental.

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coffeeworld

June 27th, 2011, 12:28 PM

privatization of Bancasi Airport or maybe the propose Dinagat International Airport.... NOPE!!! AGUSAN ANG GI MENTION BYA NOT DINAGAT PROVINCE

coffeeworld

June 27th, 2011, 01:03 PM

if this airport proposal eh sa butuan mer0n nang BxU terminal 2. .hehe

coffeeworld

June 27th, 2011, 01:12 PM

Ops it also include construction of new amenities like a 5,000-room
budget hotel, a world-class convention center
and a retail complex sa project for upgrading the airport, so if ang prince hotel butuan ala ra kaabot ug 100 o lapas ba kaha ug 100 how much m0re na 5,000? At mer0n pang world class c0nventi0n center at retail c0mplex... I think kani nga project is perfectly for butuan...

jsl_bxu1206

June 27th, 2011, 01:58 PM

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/269963_212182615485680_191633930873882_522457_5607631_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/264801_212182372152371_191633930873882_522456_3943149_n.jpg

source (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boys-Asian-HomecookingBeer-Wine-Room/191633930873882)

jsl_bxu1206

June 27th, 2011, 02:09 PM

One Barangay One Product Program
June 27, 2011

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/265041_238705656157671_209635825731321_957394_7408697_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/267858_238705602824343_209635825731321_957393_4149147_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/260304_238705446157692_209635825731321_957390_7425882_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/264312_238705566157680_209635825731321_957392_6914965_n.jpg

source (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.238705356157701.76611.209635825731321)

_BxXxU_

June 27th, 2011, 02:11 PM

Ang bilis talaga ng construction ng jollibee hi-way.......

_BxXxU_

June 27th, 2011, 02:12 PM

Sana matuloy na tong bidding.......... at least magkaroon tayo ng new terminal building with jet bridges, longer runway, new facilities/equipment..... di ba

_BxXxU_

June 27th, 2011, 02:15 PM

There's no such thing as Dinagat International Airport (no f*****g way!!)....... only Siargao and Surigao Airports........

molestedtwineggs

June 27th, 2011, 04:00 PM

if this airport proposal eh sa butuan mer0n nang BxU terminal 2. .hehe

basin sa RTR or CBR ibutang ang international airport.. kay accessible sa tanan.. bancasi airport and surigao airport will be transform into central business district...

molestedtwineggs

June 27th, 2011, 04:03 PM

jsl_bxu1206

June 27th, 2011, 04:10 PM

for me there's no need to transfer the airport. okay na dinha sa Bancasi. upgrade lang ang kinahanglan ana.

basin sa RTR or CBR ibutang ang international airport.. kay accessible sa tanan.. bancasi airport and surigao airport will be transform into central business district...

molestedtwineggs

June 27th, 2011, 04:15 PM

lahi lahi man gud ang news.. sa abs-cbn ug business world walay ge-mention nga Agusan.. Caraga region ang gibutang ang inquirer lang ang may Agusan naka close and open parenthesis...

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/06/26/11/smc-invest-airports
http://business.inquirer.net/5291/san-miguel-to-bid-for-3-airport-projects
http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=TopStory&title=SMC-unveils-airport,-eyes-new-deals&id=33736

_BxXxU_

June 28th, 2011, 01:31 AM

RTR or Cabadbaran?? HELL NO!! Bancasi will NOT transfer, they might just build a new terminal, apron, control tower with new equipment/facilities at the opposite side of the runway (just like in Davao) or unahan sa runway...........

Wag naman sana upgrade2x.... pangit pa rin resulta, new airport kelangan sa Bancasi with state of the art facilities and equipment..............

Cojuangco ang SMC diba?? How are they related to the Cojuangco yung nag invest ng AirAsia Philippines?? Sana matuloy na to para gagawing secondary hub ng AirAsia ang BXU....

_BxXxU_

June 28th, 2011, 01:31 AM

Sa ABS-CBN news... may nakalagay na 1 in Mindanao...... eh ano pa?? eh di Agusan/Butuan.... Butuan naman ang airport sa Mindanao na poor ang condition......

_BxXxU_

June 28th, 2011, 01:38 AM

Kelan pa ba i-install ng Quovadis ang RNAV/PBN?? Maybe promises lang yan ha........... dadami naman ang flights sa BXU in the future.... mas mabuti to para hapsay ang landing ng mga airbus...

kadayao

June 28th, 2011, 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by coffeeworld
Another airport sa AGUSAN!!!

San Miguel to bid for 3 airport projects

CATICLAN, Philippines—Diversifying conglomerate San Miguel Corp. is investing about $300 million to modernize and set up new tourism amenities at the Godofredo P. Ramos airport here, the main gateway to the world-famous Boracay Island.

The conglomerate also plans to participate in the public bidding for the public-private partnership airport contracts for Palawan, Bohol and Caraga (Agusan).

this is not to dampen our spirit - but if you will notice SMC invested in CATICLAN airport... then mentioned 3 more in Palawan, Bohol & Caraga (Agusan)... common denominator of Caticlan, Palawan and Bohol are beaches/tourism.... so maybe the Caraga is actually in Siargao island because of beaches/tourism? -- "K"

coffeeworld

June 28th, 2011, 05:43 AM

coffeeworld

June 28th, 2011, 05:53 AM

this is not to dampen our spirit - but if you will notice SMC invested in CATICLAN airport... then mentioned 3 more in Palawan, Bohol & Caraga (Agusan)... common denominator of Caticlan, Palawan and Bohol are beaches/tourism.... so maybe the Caraga is actually in Siargao island because of beaches/tourism? -- "K"

So u mean na is it because of beaches? O.k, now according to the news na menti0n ang agusan, nasa agusan ba ang siargao???ok sana kung na menti0n ang (surigao), wala diba? I just want this to be clear, so it means sa agusan jud ni cya sir...

_BxXxU_

June 28th, 2011, 06:03 AM

coffeeworld

June 28th, 2011, 06:20 AM

molestedtwineggs

June 28th, 2011, 06:50 AM

Human naman na ang siargao airport oi..... mag start na gani ug flights ang Cebu Pacific puhon...........

Naa man airport ang Palawan.... Puerto Princesa Airport, ang Bohol sad, Tagbilaran Airport....

Unsa man diay lain airport sa Agusan be? Syempre ang one and only BANCASI AIRPORT sa Butuan City......... duhh common sense naman dyan

SMC will be investing international airport... CARAGA and ARMM wala pa..

bohol (panglao) and puerto princesa (nearby town) goes international...

it will not be in BXU if they don't want to upgrade bancasi airport... the location will be feasible if it is between or nearer to the 5 cities of Caraga... look at the trend of laguindingan airport.. between cdo and iligan...

diba siargao group of islands major island is dinagat and bucas grande... look at the trend of panglao... its possible...

moreso... international airport is in need for Caraga population.. but we must understand the local existing airport will be sacrifice to pave way.. the distance connecting 5 cities in Caraga is at least not more than 3 hours or within 400kms est agreement na walang magtayo ng airport...

kadayao

June 28th, 2011, 07:47 AM

So u mean na is it because of beaches? O.k, now according to the news na menti0n ang agusan, nasa agusan ba ang siargao???ok sana kung na menti0n ang (surigao), wala diba? I just want this to be clear, so it means sa agusan jud ni cya sir...

the investment of SMC is geared towards tourism sector... Bancasi will not command enough international traffic just like Caticlan, Puerto Princesa & Bohol... look at the profile of those places.

if you will read the Caticlan airport development, the airport is just a part... SMC is also planning to put a hotel, jetty port that can accommodate cruise ships, etc.

siargao was not mentioned... even the word "AGUSAN" was on open/close parenthesis only... and it was only inquirer who put that... other news agency indicated only "CARAGA" in their news report -- "K"

kadayao

June 28th, 2011, 07:53 AM

Human naman na ang siargao airport oi..... mag start na gani ug flights ang Cebu Pacific puhon...........

Naa man airport ang Palawan.... Puerto Princesa Airport, ang Bohol sad, Tagbilaran Airport....

Unsa man diay lain airport sa Agusan be? Syempre ang one and only BANCASI AIRPORT sa Butuan City......... duhh common sense naman dyan

same with Caticlan... they already have airport but SMC expanded it because of the HIGH Traffic e.g. many tourist/flight going there

exactly Puerto Princesa & Bohol have airport but need to be upgraded/expanded to international standard because of the high-traffic

note that the orig report is not AGUSAN but CARAGA... it was only inquirer who inserted the word AGUSAN in their article

common sense dictate that an any private investment would look for a certain return on the investment (ROI).. the traffic of our Bancasi is not sufficient to warrant that kind of investment... the big guys are not playing the game board monopoly.... they dont invest in the spur of the moment... they do feasibility studies and their plans are big - the airport development is a just a portion of what they will do

"K"

kadayao

June 28th, 2011, 07:59 AM

SMC will be investing international airport... CARAGA and ARMM wala pa..

bohol (panglao) and puerto princesa (nearby town) goes international...

it will not be in BXU if they don't want to upgrade bancasi airport... the location will be feasible if it is between or nearer to the 5 cities of Caraga... look at the trend of laguindingan airport.. between cdo and iligan...

diba siargao group of islands major island is dinagat and bucas grande... look at the trend of panglao... its possible...

moreso... international airport is in need for Caraga population.. but we must understand the local existing airport will be sacrifice to pave way.. the distance connecting 5 cities in Caraga is at least not more than 3 hours or within 400kms est agreement na walang magtayo ng airport...

we dont create international airport for the sake of having an "INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT." those investment are traffic driven. do you think bohol & puerto princesa will have one if not of their tourism sector? yes, there will be local flight but it will be limited to 2-3 flight per day only. how do you think SMC can recoup their investment with such a limited number of flight?

we have to note that the one BUILDING those airports are PRIVATE FUND... meaning, the owner of such FUND are geared towards PROFIT... and you dont make profit on airport with limited number of FLIGHTS -- "K"

msbunnybxu

June 28th, 2011, 11:06 AM

same with Caticlan... they already have airport but SMC expanded it because of the HIGH Traffic e.g. many tourist/flight going there

exactly Puerto Princesa & Bohol have airport but need to be upgraded/expanded to international standard because of the high-traffic

note that the orig report is not AGUSAN but CARAGA... it was only inquirer who inserted the word AGUSAN in their article

common sense dictate that an any private investment would look for a certain return on the investment (ROI).. the traffic of our Bancasi is not sufficient to warrant that kind of investment... the big guys are not playing the game board monopoly.... they dont invest in the spur of the moment... they do feasibility studies and their plans are big - the airport development is a just a portion of what they will do

"K"

So if Bancasi's passenger traffic is not sufficient to warrant that kind of investment, which Airport man diay in Caraga? :dunno:

PASSENGER TRAFFIC MOVEMENT IN 2010:

Butuan Airport---382,843
Surigao airport--- 90,932
Siargao Airport--- 8,850

Source:
http://www.pueblophilippines.com/philippine-airports-passenger-cargo-and-aircraft-movement-in-2010

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coffeeworld

June 28th, 2011, 11:09 AM

the investment of SMC is geared towards tourism sector... Bancasi will not command enough international traffic just like Caticlan, Puerto Princesa & Bohol... look at the profile of those places.

if you will read the Caticlan airport development, the airport is just a part... SMC is also planning to put a hotel, jetty port that can accommodate cruise ships, etc.

siargao was not mentioned... even the word "AGUSAN" was on open/close parenthesis only... and it was only inquirer who put that... other news agency indicated only "CARAGA" in their news report -- "K"

wow naman, so what is the problem kung close and open parenthesis???mas mabuti nga ung inquirer.net atleast may complete information. kc ung iba may kulang...eh ang inquirer atleast nilagyan pa nila ng more info...kc ang mga news walang mali, per0 may kulang...bawal kc mag post ng new news kung mali, dahil maaari kang mademanda, mas ok lang kung kulang, at di agad cla nag popost kaagad dahil ilang ulit yang nerereview bago eh post. Ok?

msbunnybxu

June 28th, 2011, 11:22 AM

wow naman, so what is the problem kung close and open parenthesis???mas mabuti nga ung inquirer.net atleast may complete information. kc ung iba may kulang...eh ang inquirer atleast nilagyan pa nila ng more info...kc ang mga news walang mali, per0 may kulang...bawal kc mag post ng new news kung mali, dahil maaari kang mademanda, mas ok lang kung kulang, at di agad cla nag popost kaagad dahil ilang ulit yang nerereview bago eh post. Ok?

Sigh! dili nalang ta maglalis anang parenthesis kay na explain na hehehe...

Ang iba kasing reporters ang akala nila ang CARAGA ay Agusan lang :nuts:

::

coffeeworld

June 28th, 2011, 11:23 AM

Mo clarify lang ko huh nangutana na jud ko sa ako stepmom... She works at sangguniang panlalawigan of butuan so ang coverage lang ani is all over the agusan del norte... nangutana ko nya about ani ug nadunggan daw niya ni sa Press released diri sa butuan...so it means ang kini jud na investment diri jud sa agusan del norte... so if makipag debate paka your welcome thank you.. :banana::banana:

coffeeworld

June 28th, 2011, 11:37 AM

Sigh! dili nalang ta maglalis anang parenthesis kay na explain na hehehe...

Ang iba kasing reporters ang akala nila ang CARAGA ay Agusan lang :nuts:

::ok na ate bunns na clarify na nako ...:lol::lol::nuts::nuts:

kadayao

June 28th, 2011, 11:39 AM

So if Bancasi's passenger traffic is not sufficient to warrant that kind of investment, which Airport man diay in Caraga? :dunno:

PASSENGER TRAFFIC MOVEMENT IN 2010:

Butuan Airport---382,843
Surigao airport--- 90,932
Siargao Airport--- 8,850

Source:
http://www.pueblophilippines.com/philippine-airports-passenger-cargo-and-aircraft-movement-in-2010

::

if we will look at the development of Caticlan airport it is anchored on tourism... as mentioned in my previous post, the airport is just a fraction of the total investment of SMC... they are also building hotel, cruise ship terminal, etc.

the panglao-bohol project will actually compete with the existing tagbilaran airport even if the passenger volume of TAG is at 573,299 last year (from same source you quoted)... but again, they opted to have one in panglao instead of improving the one in TAG because they want to bring the tourist closer to the beach.

i may have prematurely concluded that the palawan project is related to puerto princesa but at second look it could be the improvement of busuanga airport in coron or in el nido, palawan - again to bring the tourist closer to the beach PLUS the other development like hotels

considering that the 3 projects above is geared towards the beach, i find it safe that SMC is looking at the development of siargao

ALSO, i would like to correct myself on the volume... coz the panglao airport is actually none existent and yet SMC decided to develop it... its more on the potential growth of volume PLUS the other related investment they can pour in e.g. hotels, convention center, etc.

"K"

kadayao

June 28th, 2011, 11:47 AM

ok na ate bunns na clarify na nako ...:lol::lol::nuts::nuts:

kuha mo? :lol::lol::nuts::nuts:

coffeeworld, i would love to see SMC develop bangcasi airport kasi dyan din ako sumasakay hindi sa siargao... hell, who don't want a better service? but i just want also to be realistic and see things from other perspective... just because the news mentioned caraga, di na automatic na butuan or agusan del norte.

"K"

kadayao

June 28th, 2011, 11:59 AM

here's an article detailing the project in boracay.... this will give us a clue on what SMC is looking at... -- "K"

$300-m Boracay job bared
by Jenniffer B. Austria

http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideBusiness.htm?f=2011/june/27/business1.isx&d=2011/june/27

BORACAY ISLAND—Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. is investing $300 million to develop Caticlan Airport, the gateway to Boracay, the country’s most famous beach resort island.

San Miguel president and chief operating officer Ramon Ang said in an interview during the inauguration of the newly renovated Caticlan Airport Saturday that the company would build a new terminal that could accommodate 3 million tourists a year, up significantly from the old terminal’s capacity of about 700,000.

San Miguel, through its majority-owned unit TransAire Development Holdings Corp., plans to put a world-class terminal and extend the existing runway from 950 meters to 2,500 meters to accommodate wide-bodied aircraft owned by domestic and international carriers.

Caticlan airport today can accommodate only turbo propeller airplanes due to the short runway.

Ang said San Miguel will also build a 500-room budget hotel, a jetty port that could accommodate two large international cruise liners, a convention center with capacity of 25,000 people and a shopping mall housing several retail shops and restaurants.

Ang said he hopes to complete all development in the two to three years. San Miguel initially plans to invest P2.5 billion to develop the Caticlan Airport before building other facilities into the airport to attract more people....

coffeeworld

June 28th, 2011, 12:23 PM

kuha mo? :lol::lol::nuts::nuts:

coffeeworld, i would love to see SMC develop bangcasi airport kasi dyan din ako sumasakay hindi sa siargao... hell, who don't want a better service? but i just want also to be realistic and see things from other perspective... just because the news mentioned caraga, di na automatic na butuan or agusan del norte.

"K"

Well according to my stepmom na sa agusan del norte jud daw ni for sure she works at sangguniang panlalawigan ug kani na sangguniang panlalawigan is exclusive only in AGUSAN DEL NORTE PROVINCE...ug kung gusto mo ma clarify jud..ok ad2 nalang didto maybe mahibaw,an nimo na agusan jud kay nadunggan niya ni sa press UG siya pajud ang tig sulat sa ginasulti Ug di lang na dunggan also nabasahan pa niya...kuha mo???

coffeeworld

June 28th, 2011, 12:26 PM

San Miguel to bid for 3 airport projects

CATICLAN, Philippines—Diversifying conglomerate San Miguel Corp. is investing about $300 million to modernize and set up new tourism amenities at the Godofredo P. Ramos airport here, the main gateway to the world-famous Boracay Island.

The conglomerate also plans to participate in the public bidding for the public-private partnership airport contracts for Palawan, Bohol and Caraga (Agusan).

The three airport projects were cited by President Aquino on Saturday during the inauguration of the SMC-backed Caticlan airport rehabilitation.

“When we join the bidding, the price becomes reasonable, so we’ll participate in all of them,” SMC president Ramon S. Ang told reporters at the sidelines of the inauguration of the airport project. It was earlier reported that SMC was likewise interested in the Naia 3 airport terminal privatization.

By the time the Caticlan modernization project is completed by December 2013, it will accommodate three million tourists a year from only 500,000 at present. “We invested here because we saw the potential that we can contribute to [boost] tourist arrivals,” Ang said.

Over the last seven months, SMC has spruced up the Caticlan airport but it would take at least two more years to complete the major upgrading, Ang said.

The $300-million investment will include not only the upgrading of the airport itself but the construction of new amenities like a 5,000-room budget hotel, a world-class convention center and a retail complex that will showcase local souvenirs and a row of seafood restaurants. The tourism amenities, Ang said, would be managed by local operators.

“The airport will make Boracay a more affordable holiday destination for many Filipinos,” Ang said. With the upcoming improvements, he said there would be more regional and domestic flights to Boracay, in turn pulling down airfare costs per passenger from as much as P16,000 during the peak season to as low as P1,500 to P2,000.

The Caticlan airport is envisioned to be at par with the best airports in the region, with its runway planned to be extended from 950 meters to 2,500 meters. The width of the runway will also be doubled to 60 meters, allowing Boracay to handle regional and night landing. Flight volumes are targeted to increase by at least 30 percent.

Airport systems will likewise be streamlined for bigger volume of passengers while departure lounges will be improved. Based on the blueprint, it will also have a jetty port that can handle two international cruise liners at a time, allowing a more efficient transfer to Boracay Island.

To support Boracay’s green initiatives, Ang said the conglomerate would invest in a major water-treatment plant.

Asked whether SMC would start collecting higher terminal fees to recover its investment, Ang said there was no plan to do so as investment could be recovered from other businesses like hotel and retail operations. “We’ll keep the terminal fee affordable,” he said.

He said many international carriers were very much eager to fly to Caticlan once the rehabilitation has been finished.

coffeeworld

June 28th, 2011, 12:28 PM

kana kay claro jud ba....http://business.inquirer.net/5291/san-miguel-to-bid-for-3-airport-projects apilan nalang nato ug link...

kadayao

June 28th, 2011, 12:40 PM

kana kay claro jud ba....http://business.inquirer.net/5291/san-miguel-to-bid-for-3-airport-projects apilan nalang nato ug link...

here's another link also from inquirer.. they said DARAGA not Caraga... what can you say about that? di pwede magkamali ang news? -- "K"

http://globalnation.inquirer.net/4879/aquino-sees-up-to-3m-tourists-in-boracay-by-2015

MALAY, Aklan, Philippines—President Benigno Aquino expects three million tourists a year to flock to Boracay and the rest of Aklan when the expansion of the Caticlan airport under his administration’s public-private partnership program is completed in 2015.
In a speech at the inauguration of the airport’s refurbished terminal building in Barangay Caticlan Saturday, Aquino said the expected three million visitors would mean an additional P322.5 billion being poured into the economy of this province.

And with the promise of huge revenues brought by increased tourist arrivals, Aquino said, the government will also put for bidding PPP projects for the development of the airports in other tourist destinations such as Bohol, Daraga in Albay and Puerto Princesa in Palawan.

“This new terminal can be considered as a huge gate that will open up many opportunities—not only for the coming and going of foreign businessmen and tourists—but also for the continued improvement of tourism in the country, long-term progress in the economy and more jobs that our countrymen can earn from,” he said.

Even with the planned improvements far from complete, the president said he already expects a 30 percent increase in tourist arrivals from the current 700,000 passengers that go through the Caticlan airport in a year.

His expectation is based on the installation of runway lights that would make night landings and take-offs possible at Caticlan.

The expansion and upgrading of the airport in Caticlan, gateway to Boracay Island off the town of Malay, is being undertaken by TransAire Development Holdings Corp., a subsidiary of San Miguel Corp..

(edited...)

When the development by TransAire is completed, the airport’s runway would be extended from the present 950 meters to 2,500 meters.

It is also envisioned to have a jetty for a quick boat transfer to Boracay island, a 5,000-room budget hotel, a 25,000-seat convention center and a shopping mall that would also provide business opportunities for those who live in the area.

(edited...)

Aside from the Chocolate Hills and the tarsiers, Bohol also offers fine beaches on the island of Panglao. Puerto Princesa is a biodiversity haven and is home to the Puerto Princesa Underground River. Daraga in Albay offers the majestic Mayon Volcano.

The PPP’s are meant to tap private sector capital to fund infrastructure such as roads, bridges and airports while freeing up government money to spend for basic services such as education and public health.

jsl_bxu1206

June 28th, 2011, 12:49 PM

hey, what's with this airport thingy? hehehe.:lol:

chillax guys! next topic please!

regjeex

June 28th, 2011, 12:54 PM

jsl_bxu1206

June 28th, 2011, 12:54 PM

Mazaua Island Resort & East Persia
(House of Kebab and Shisha) Restaurant and Bar
Malvar Complex, Doongan

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regjeex

June 28th, 2011, 12:55 PM

kana jud birada og insakto Nyor...:D

kadayao

June 28th, 2011, 12:58 PM

my last post about this airport thingy...

> that i'm not against the development of bancasi airport
> that my post is to present a different perspective as against the common opinion
> that just because its in the news it doesn't mean, its the truth
> that caraga is not necessarily agusan del norte... if SMC meant agusan or butuan, why not say it straight agusan/butuan... why use Caraga?
> that of all the press releases, its only inquirer who indicated agusan in one article & use daraga in another article.... other news organization just put it as "caraga"

"K"

jsl_bxu1206

June 28th, 2011, 12:58 PM

Rosario's Seafood Restaurant and Grill House
JC Aquino Ave., Butuan City

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regjeex

June 28th, 2011, 01:00 PM

the best jud ang rosario.... :cheers:

jsl_bxu1206

June 28th, 2011, 01:02 PM

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jsl_bxu1206

June 28th, 2011, 01:06 PM

jsl_bxu1206

June 28th, 2011, 01:13 PM

_BxXxU_

June 28th, 2011, 01:18 PM

TYPO error lang siguro.... tae talaga yung gumawa ng article na yan

Daraga, Albay?? So they're speaking of Bicol International Airport which is totoo talaga.....

Thanks for the clarification kadayao

coffeeworld

June 28th, 2011, 02:05 PM

here's another link also from inquirer.. they said DARAGA not Caraga... what can you say about that? di pwede magkamali ang news? -- "K"

http://globalnation.inquirer.net/4879/aquino-sees-up-to-3m-tourists-in-boracay-by-2015

MALAY, Aklan, Philippines—President Benigno Aquino expects three million tourists a year to flock to Boracay and the rest of Aklan when the expansion of the Caticlan airport under his administration’s public-private partnership program is completed in 2015.
In a speech at the inauguration of the airport’s refurbished terminal building in Barangay Caticlan Saturday, Aquino said the expected three million visitors would mean an additional P322.5 billion being poured into the economy of this province.

And with the promise of huge revenues brought by increased tourist arrivals, Aquino said, the government will also put for bidding PPP projects for the development of the airports in other tourist destinations such as Bohol, Daraga in Albay and Puerto Princesa in Palawan.

“This new terminal can be considered as a huge gate that will open up many opportunities—not only for the coming and going of foreign businessmen and tourists—but also for the continued improvement of tourism in the country, long-term progress in the economy and more jobs that our countrymen can earn from,” he said.

Even with the planned improvements far from complete, the president said he already expects a 30 percent increase in tourist arrivals from the current 700,000 passengers that go through the Caticlan airport in a year.

His expectation is based on the installation of runway lights that would make night landings and take-offs possible at Caticlan.

The expansion and upgrading of the airport in Caticlan, gateway to Boracay Island off the town of Malay, is being undertaken by TransAire Development Holdings Corp., a subsidiary of San Miguel Corp..

(edited...)

When the development by TransAire is completed, the airport’s runway would be extended from the present 950 meters to 2,500 meters.

It is also envisioned to have a jetty for a quick boat transfer to Boracay island, a 5,000-room budget hotel, a 25,000-seat convention center and a shopping mall that would also provide business opportunities for those who live in the area.

(edited...)

Aside from the Chocolate Hills and the tarsiers, Bohol also offers fine beaches on the island of Panglao. Puerto Princesa is a biodiversity haven and is home to the Puerto Princesa Underground River. Daraga in Albay offers the majestic Mayon Volcano.

The PPP’s are meant to tap private sector capital to fund infrastructure such as roads, bridges and airports while freeing up government money to spend for basic services such as education and public health.

Haha iba yang news na yan,..haha isipin m0nga magkaiba ung news m0 is about tourism, ang akin ay about airport project,...at ito, bakit umabot ang project na ito sa sanggunian ng agusan del norte...???at alam m0ba na ang lahat ng investment ay dumadaan sa mga sanggunian every province?at bakit dito dumaan sa sanggunian ng agusan del norte ang project na ito???so it means sa agusan tlga,..,paki sagot naman...

_BxXxU_

June 28th, 2011, 02:16 PM

Coffeeworld, it's Bicol International Airport in Daraga, Albay. It seems that the writer heard it wrong...

coffeeworld

June 28th, 2011, 02:19 PM

daghan man jud mali sa mga articles dati bitaw ang robinsons kay sa batanes then naa sad articles nga Butuan... so OK kung asa dapit ibutang nang panuway sa abu nga airport... :D naka butang man kaha nga CARAGA (agusan) unsa paman diay lain nga agusan in caraga... :D

hala kamo na jud the best... :D

next topic..;.i want robinsons... and SM..:D

tama jud ka reg,Kung ang giing0n sa news ni karadyao is 'daraga' so ang ako 'caraga' at may kasama pang (agusan) so agusan tlga, bakit kelangan pa mag lipat ng lugar.

coffeeworld

June 28th, 2011, 02:26 PM

Coffeeworld, it's Bicol International Airport in Daraga, Albay. It seems that the writer heard it wrong...

So an0 ung airport project na na recieved ng sangguniang panlalawigan ng
Agusan del n0rte???

jsl_bxu1206

June 28th, 2011, 02:34 PM

ani na lang para mahuman ang argument: naa airport ibutang sa Daraga, naa pod sa Caraga (Agusan). :lol:

regjeex

June 28th, 2011, 02:37 PM

Caraga International Airport? :D :hahaha: ning samot ka gubot... :D

_BxXxU_

June 28th, 2011, 02:47 PM

Naa diay gidawat ang SP sa AdN about an airport project? Source? Nabuing naman ni oi!! Kinsa kaha ang na typo error......??

jsl_bxu1206

June 28th, 2011, 03:07 PM

if this has something to do with ADN, dapat didto mo mag-discuss ani sa pikas thread.:)

Naa diay gidawat ang SP sa AdN about an airport project? Source? Nabuing naman ni oi!! Kinsa kaha ang na typo error......??

coffeeworld

June 28th, 2011, 04:23 PM

Naa diay gidawat ang SP sa AdN about an airport project? Source? Nabuing naman ni oi!! Kinsa kaha ang na typo error......??

Un nga sabi ng stepm0m ko naka recieved cla ani na project,...muadto pud gani ko ugma didto sa sangguniang panlalawigan 2m0row...mangutana pud ko sa uban, ug ing0n sako stepm0m, nakarecieved jud cla ani na project,...iya paman gani gitype ang gipangsulti sa press...

jsl_bxu1206

June 28th, 2011, 04:36 PM

guys, please lang...ADN has a separate thread. didto lang ipang-post all about ADN. thanks.

molestedtwineggs

June 28th, 2011, 06:46 PM

here's another link also from inquirer.. they said DARAGA not Caraga... what can you say about that? di pwede magkamali ang news? -- "K"

http://globalnation.inquirer.net/4879/aquino-sees-up-to-3m-tourists-in-boracay-by-2015

MALAY, Aklan, Philippines—President Benigno Aquino expects three million tourists a year to flock to Boracay and the rest of Aklan when the expansion of the Caticlan airport under his administration’s public-private partnership program is completed in 2015.
In a speech at the inauguration of the airport’s refurbished terminal building in Barangay Caticlan Saturday, Aquino said the expected three million visitors would mean an additional P322.5 billion being poured into the economy of this province.

And with the promise of huge revenues brought by increased tourist arrivals, Aquino said, the government will also put for bidding PPP projects for the development of the airports in other tourist destinations such as Bohol, Daraga in Albay and Puerto Princesa in Palawan.

“This new terminal can be considered as a huge gate that will open up many opportunities—not only for the coming and going of foreign businessmen and tourists—but also for the continued improvement of tourism in the country, long-term progress in the economy and more jobs that our countrymen can earn from,” he said.

Even with the planned improvements far from complete, the president said he already expects a 30 percent increase in tourist arrivals from the current 700,000 passengers that go through the Caticlan airport in a year.

His expectation is based on the installation of runway lights that would make night landings and take-offs possible at Caticlan.

The expansion and upgrading of the airport in Caticlan, gateway to Boracay Island off the town of Malay, is being undertaken by TransAire Development Holdings Corp., a subsidiary of San Miguel Corp..

(edited...)

When the development by TransAire is completed, the airport’s runway would be extended from the present 950 meters to 2,500 meters.

It is also envisioned to have a jetty for a quick boat transfer to Boracay island, a 5,000-room budget hotel, a 25,000-seat convention center and a shopping mall that would also provide business opportunities for those who live in the area.

(edited...)

Aside from the Chocolate Hills and the tarsiers, Bohol also offers fine beaches on the island of Panglao. Puerto Princesa is a biodiversity haven and is home to the Puerto Princesa Underground River. Daraga in Albay offers the majestic Mayon Volcano.

The PPP’s are meant to tap private sector capital to fund infrastructure such as roads, bridges and airports while freeing up government money to spend for basic services such as education and public health.

makalibog sad... basin nasayop lag litok.. instead Daraga .. nahimong Caraga... mao pud tong boracay.. gihimo ug bora... haha.. pero yong Daraga International airport or BIA... naumpisahan na yata during Arroryo time...

but the news mention northern mindanao... but it doesn't mean Agusan only...

Bancasi Airport is not feasible for an international airport setup... most the pristine beaches in Caraga are in Siargao and Surigao Provinces...

hayz.. asa kaha dapit... basin diri dapit sa Pacific Ocean... waaaaaaa... :nuts:

molestedtwineggs

June 28th, 2011, 07:07 PM

kinsay gaingon nga walay plano sa Dinagat? nahold lang na tungod atong legalization to be independent province...

From Positive News Media

Tourism
4.7-B Euro seaport, airport development projects up for Dinagat Islands
By
Jun 9, 2008 - 12:13:01 PM

SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands, June 11 (PNA)--A 4.7-billion Euro worth of development project is set to change the landscape of the newly created province of Dinagat Island within the year.

Engineer Ricardo L. Santillano, president and CEO of the PBCC Dretech Foundation Inc., (PDFI), said he had signed an agreement with REBC Builders led by Engineer Reynaldo Esplanada to implement the project's first phase within the year.

Dubbed as the "Dinagat Industrial Zone and Indigenous Project" (DIZIP), Santillano said the total development approach of the project will not only generate thousands of jobs to local residents, but will also jumpstart the economy of the newly created province.

"They are spending at least 4.7 Euro for the project," Santillano said, noting the project is the first of its kind in the country because it will greatly help indigenous peoples in the province like the Surigaonons and the Manobos.

Based on documents, the project includes construction of sea and airports, roads and bridges, schools, hospitals, housing facilities, an industrial zone, and a power plant that will harness wind and hydro power off the Surigao Bay.

"This will be a big boost for the province of Dinagat Islands," he said, noting that the province had 50.20 percent poverty incidence in 2000.

Dinagat Island is located north of the Surigao Strait. It is one of the major islands that used to comprise the province of Surigao Del Norte, but gained its autonomy in 2006.

It has a total land area of 80,205 hectares and is composed of seven municipalities namely, Dinagat, San Jose, Cagdianao, Basilisa, Libjo, Tubajon, and Loreto, with 100 barangays and at least 106,000 population.

Major industries in the province that include aquaculture and mining due to abundance of nickel and chromite, stand to benefit from this project.

However, the newly created province is largely under developed due to lack of major means of transportation like sea and airports.

Santillano said that REBC Builders and its allied companies vowed to construct an international sea port and an airport in the province on a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) scheme.
"I think that the seaport along with the airport is enough to jump start the progress of the province of the Dinagat Islands. (PNA)

source (http://positivenewsmedia.ca/am2/publish/Tourism_24/4_7-B_Euro_seaport_airport_development_projects_up_for_Dinagat_Islands_printer.shtml)

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_BxXxU_

June 29th, 2011, 01:26 AM

makalibog sad... basin nasayop lag litok.. instead Daraga .. nahimong Caraga... mao pud tong boracay.. gihimo ug bora... haha.. pero yong Daraga International airport or BIA... naumpisahan na yata during Arroryo time...

but the news mention northern mindanao... but it doesn't mean Agusan only...

Bancasi Airport is not feasible for an international airport setup... most the pristine beaches in Caraga are in Siargao and Surigao Provinces...

hayz.. asa kaha dapit... basin diri dapit sa Pacific Ocean... waaaaaaa... :nuts:

Pag sure oi........ asa man imong basis? Taga DOTC ka or taga CAAP? Tan-awa ra gud nang mga International airport nato? Kinahanglan ba gyud naa sa mga pristine ug virgin white sand beaches???

_BxXxU_

June 29th, 2011, 01:30 AM

Kung dili feasible nang Bancasi... ngano gibutangan mana ug airport intawon.......

kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 03:13 AM

So an0 ung airport project na na recieved ng sangguniang panlalawigan ng
Agusan del n0rte???

i actually said it will be my last post but seems we need some clarification here...

> bancasi airport is covered by the CITY not the province.... if the airport project you are referring to has something to do with the province then its not in bancasi

Haha iba yang news na yan,..haha isipin m0nga magkaiba ung news m0 is about tourism, ang akin ay about airport project,...at ito, bakit umabot ang project na ito sa sanggunian ng agusan del norte...???at alam m0ba na ang lahat ng investment ay dumadaan sa mga sanggunian every province?at bakit dito dumaan sa sanggunian ng agusan del norte ang project na ito???so it means sa agusan tlga,..,paki sagot naman...

> not all project need to pass the sanggunian... note that the role of SP is legislative in nature... unless the project requires tax holidays it need not pass the SP

> if the project is in BXU it need not pass the SP because BXU and Agusan del Norte is separate from each other thats why we dont vote for the provincial offices (gov, vice-gov, sp members) -- same reason this thread is related to BXU and there is a separate thread for ADN

"K"

regjeex

June 29th, 2011, 03:57 AM

guys unsa naman update sa robinsons? :cheers:

regjeex

June 29th, 2011, 04:09 AM

im sure soon Bancasi will have an international standard... para sa ako need more airlines ang bancasi para barato ra ang pamasahe... so far Pal and CebpAC lang ang galupad/galapag sa bancasi... mao nga mahal kaayo... :bash: need airphil airbus unta og bisan ang zesto airlines :D

msbunnybxu

June 29th, 2011, 05:52 AM

guys unsa naman update sa robinsons? :cheers:

The same flaglets "Coming soon Robinson's Butuan" are still at the site, gina palid palid sa hangin.

According to Mr. Warren C. Manager of Jollibee Gmall branch, na delay lagi daw ang Rob coz they have to make some changes sa design...gipadak-an daw :uh:

Oh well, this info may be reliable or not bahala na kayong humusga :D

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_BxXxU_

June 29th, 2011, 05:56 AM

Pano nya nalaman?? Ahh baka nag lease inquiry ang jollibee for their fourth branch, tapos yun ang sinabi ng taga robinsons land na delay sila dahil sa design ng mall.........

msbunnybxu

June 29th, 2011, 06:04 AM

Pano nya nalaman?? Ahh baka nag lease inquiry ang jollibee for their fourth branch, tapos yun ang sinabi ng taga robinsons land na delay sila dahil sa design ng mall.........

Parang ganoon nga yata ang nangyari :)

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jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 06:13 AM

see? i told you. naa lagi 4th branch in rob.:)

The same flaglets "Coming soon Robinson's Butuan" are still at the site, gina palid palid sa hangin.

According to Mr. Warren C. Manager of Jollibee Gmall branch, na delay lagi daw ang Rob coz they have to make some changes sa design...gipadak-an daw :uh:

Oh well, this info may be reliable or not bahala na kayong humusga :D

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jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 06:17 AM

Power consumers vote to place Aneco under CDA
Wednesday| June 29, 2011

BUTUAN CITY (MindaNews/28 June) — Electric consumers have opted to register the Agusan del Norte Electric Cooperative with the Cooperative Development Authority in a referendum held in 15 various districts here Sunday.

Aneco became the first electric cooperative that opted to be listed under the CDA, a move that would entitle it to congressional allocations, grants, subsidies and other assistance for rural electrification.

Moreover, its consumers are now entitled to dividends and other benefits.

CDA administrator for Mindanao Datu Pendatun B. Disimban said that ANECO has now become a genuine electric cooperative after garnering over 31,000 positive votes from 15 districts in Butuan City. Some 400 consumers voted against placing ANECO under the CDA.

The number was bigger than the required 20 percent of votes from Aneco’s roughly 110,000 consumers.

“This is history because this is the first referendum that the pro-CDA vote won. This is a genuine people’s electric cooperative,” Disimban said in mixed English and Tagalog.

Roberto Rosales, head convenor of the Alliance for Consumers Ownership of Aneco said he was overwhelmed after the announcement of the official result [of the referendum].

“This is the people’s victory wherein they have achieved a genuine electric cooperative,” he told reporters.

“We are the de facto funder, investor and owner, which means we’re the ones paying the loans, sub-transmission lines, land and building, and we’re also the ones financing the capital expenditures,” he said.

“They are depriving the member-consumers the benefits conceptualized by the CDA for the people. Imagine, you’re the one paying the taxes for it,” he added said.

Meanwhile, CDA Executive Director Orlando R. Ravanera said that one way to stop increasing power rates is to “cooperativize” basic utilities because various taxes will be wiped out from the bill.

Ravanera said the Philippines is the only country in Asia with the highest rates of electricity.

He noted that the country has 122 electric cooperatives and only 12 are registered with their office.

“This is the call of the time. My bold prediction is this, in the next two to three years, all of these 110 electric cooperatives will become cooperativized,” he said. (Roel N. Catoto/MindaNews)

http://www.mindanews.com/2011/06/29/power-consumers-vote-to-place-aneco-under-cda/

jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 06:20 AM

Weather-triggered microinsurance cover gets WB, ILO support
06/28/2011 | 10:36 PM

Microinsurance, which involves premium payments of as small as P400 per contract, has a “weather-indexed" variety that will soon spread to Butuan City and to Iloilo province with the support of international agencies.

The World Bank will sponsor the program in Iloilo province while the International Labor Organization will back the implementation in Butuan, according to the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) and Microinsurance Innovations Program for Social Security.

Butuan was chosen because it is frequently battered by storms, heavy rains and floods, and Iloilo because of unusually dry weather in recent years.

In weather-indexed microinsurance, payments are triggered by the amount of rainfall or lack of it.

MIPPS program manager Dr. Antonis Malagardis said the weather-index insurance is a variation of a current program for Leyte farmers. The farmers in the Leyte program get compensated for the difference between the potential yield or palay output and the actual harvest at the end of the crop season.

If the actual palay output was less what was determined at the start of the planting season, farmers get cash payouts as soon as two weeks from the end of the crop season after verification by the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics, the PCIC explained.

The PCIC said it resorted to the weather-indexed innovation in covering risk because the regular indemnity type of insurance is much more expensive and difficult to implement. The PCIC's P183- million budget for premiums is meant to cover 200,000 beneficiaries nationwide. — ELR/VS, GMA News

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224700/business/weather-triggered-microinsurance-cover-gets-wb-ilo-support

regjeex

June 29th, 2011, 06:36 AM

OK lang na sya.. at least naay posibility nang imong gi mention atebunns.. hehehe daku man jud ang area mao nga i change nila ang design nga wala pa jud ming gawas :bash: wala pa ming gawas ga change na sila WTF! :D dili lang ko i dismaya nila ha kay panang tangon ko ng mga flaglets diha... :D :cheer:

The same flaglets "Coming soon Robinson's Butuan" are still at the site, gina palid palid sa hangin.

According to Mr. Warren C. Manager of Jollibee Gmall branch, na delay lagi daw ang Rob coz they have to make some changes sa design...gipadak-an daw :uh:

Oh well, this info may be reliable or not bahala na kayong humusga :D

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msbunnybxu

June 29th, 2011, 06:37 AM

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By the way guys, tomorrow is June 30 naman diay no?, this is the date CHOWKING said they'll close na???

According to them, construction of CHOWKING'S new building (beside Mang Inasal) will commence daw on August this year. Let's watch out for that.

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regjeex

June 29th, 2011, 06:43 AM

add chowking, KFC, BurgerKing, MaX etc etc :)

see? i told you. naa lagi 4th branch in rob.:)

molestedtwineggs

June 29th, 2011, 06:44 AM

Kung dili feasible nang Bancasi... ngano gibutangan mana ug airport intawon.......

bancasi is a domestic airport... im talking about international set-up.. where SMC plan

regjeex

June 29th, 2011, 06:44 AM

there will be no chowking for 4 months :bash: :cry: wrong move dapat ga construct na sila before mag close ang contract :bash:

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By the way guys, tomorrow is June 30 naman diay no?, this is the date CHOWKING said they'll close na???

According to them, construction of CHOWKING'S new building (beside Mang Inasal) will commence daw on August this year. Let's watch out for that.

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msbunnybxu

June 29th, 2011, 06:47 AM

see? i told you. naa lagi 4th branch in rob.:)

Dapat lang :banana:

jsl, you & Warren are friends, di ba? maybe you can squeeze out more details from him? :D

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romix

June 29th, 2011, 06:47 AM

cofeeworld nagpataka na sab kag post anang mga chismis, iverify mo muna bago ka magpost ur creating confusion iho, palagi mo na lang yan ginagawa dito, childishhh posts :ohno::ohno:

regjeex

June 29th, 2011, 06:48 AM

yeah! belongs to a national airport... :cheers:

bancasi is a domestic airport... im talking about international set-up.. where SMC plan

regjeex

June 29th, 2011, 06:49 AM

:rofl: :lol:

cofeeworld nagpataka na sab kag post anang mga chismis, iverify mo muna bago ka magpost ur creating confusion iho, palagi mo na lang yan ginagawa dito, childishhh posts :ohno::ohno:

msbunnybxu

June 29th, 2011, 06:49 AM

there will be no chowking for 4 months :bash: :cry: wrong move dapat ga construct na sila before mag close ang contract :bash:

If their target opening is in October like what your kumpare chow manager said, 3 months lang regj :lol:

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_BxXxU_

June 29th, 2011, 06:52 AM

bancasi is a domestic airport... im talking about international set-up.. where SMC plan

Pareho ra man na oi basta airport.... ang naa lang sa international is naay taxiway, runway lights, longer runway, new modern terminal, state of the art equipment and facilities.... Kadako ra sa Bancasi ahh....pwede pa kaayo ma expand ang aiport tas butangan ug access road.....

regjeex

June 29th, 2011, 06:53 AM

na bisan na... :bash: :D way nada basta ing ana ang diskarte... maayo lang unta ug naa pay lain branch nga wa ra ba jamo...:bash: unsaon nalang tong mga hanga-a / laog og halo halo? :D :lol:

If their target opening is in October like what your kumpare chow manager said, 3 months lang regj :lol:

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_BxXxU_

June 29th, 2011, 06:54 AM

Ha??!! Mag close na pala ang Chowking?? Oh well...... hihintayin nalang natin ang new restaurant nila
Sabagay mabilis naman ang panahon.....

regjeex

June 29th, 2011, 06:56 AM

Naay proposal aning atong airport for international standardization like one in Gensan nga international pero walay flights outside philippines maybe soon...

I dont know kung unsa nahitabo sa plans.. naa paman gani to gi butang tarpaulin bahin sa design... :bash: gitagaan og priority ang Palawan... ang nahitabo gamay ra ang nakuha sa Butuan... murag gi ugom sa AVIATION ang budget...

Pareho ra man na oi basta airport.... ang naa lang sa international is naay taxiway, runway lights, longer runway, new modern terminal, state of the art equipment and facilities.... Kadako ra sa Bancasi ahh....pwede pa kaayo ma expand ang aiport tas butangan ug access road.....

msbunnybxu

June 29th, 2011, 06:57 AM

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LA CAFIZA FLEUR
JC Aquino Avenue
Butuan city

(Photo taken June 2011)

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4907/dsc00007vu.jpg

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jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 06:59 AM

the have the same system as Jollibee's when it comes to constructing a new store. fast and furious gihapon, hehehe.:lol:

Ha??!! Mag close na pala ang Chowking?? Oh well...... hihintayin nalang natin ang new restaurant nila
Sabagay mabilis naman ang panahon.....

jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 07:01 AM

deserving man pod hinuon ang palawan to have an international-standard airport first than butuan coz wala ra gakumingking atong tourists diri.

Naay proposal aning atong airport for international standardization like one in Gensan nga international pero walay flights outside philippines maybe soon...

I dont know kung unsa nahitabo sa plans.. naa paman gani to gi butang tarpaulin bahin sa design... :bash: gitagaan og priority ang Palawan... ang nahitabo gamay ra ang nakuha sa Butuan... murag gi ugom sa AVIATION ang budget...

regjeex

June 29th, 2011, 07:07 AM

gateway to CARAGA baya ang Butuan... naa man sad mga tourista nga dili ganahan og nature.. like history oh... dili sad pabitin ang tourist spot sa Butuan bahalag masao ray beach :D :nuts:

deserving man pod hinuon ang palawan to have an international-standard airport first than butuan coz wala ra gakumingking atong tourists diri.

molestedtwineggs

June 29th, 2011, 07:10 AM

net find (http://bestcityaroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2011/06/butuan-timber-city-of-south.html)
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8HrdfgD-oDE/TglsXNVATHI/AAAAAAAAAT8/8J-olb7cdms/s1600/Butuan-city-aerial-view.jpghttp://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g90TTinQHMk/Te8NckHD1II/AAAAAAAAAN8/6VE4rjtE2FM/s1600/Butuan+City+Aerial+2.jpghttp://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qr1Am2n1NWw/Te8NdBex0_I/AAAAAAAAAOA/5YU97Ry7A2g/s1600/Butuan+City+Aerial.jpg

jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 07:12 AM

sa akong na-obserbahan lang ha, mga traveling businessman usually ang gasakay og eroplano to and from bxu, dili tourists. unya daghan pasahero from the neighboring provinces mainly in caraga and in the eastern part of MisOr.

gateway to CARAGA baya ang Butuan... naa man sad mga tourista nga dili ganahan og nature.. like history oh... dili sad pabitin ang tourist spot sa Butuan bahalag masao ray beach :D :nuts:

jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 07:13 AM

i like this aerial shot!^^

net find (http://bestcityaroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2011/06/butuan-timber-city-of-south.html)
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qr1Am2n1NWw/Te8NdBex0_I/AAAAAAAAAOA/5YU97Ry7A2g/s1600/Butuan+City+Aerial.jpg

kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 07:50 AM

kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 07:57 AM

gateway to CARAGA baya ang Butuan... naa man sad mga tourista nga dili ganahan og nature.. like history oh... dili sad pabitin ang tourist spot sa Butuan bahalag masao ray beach :D :nuts:

bulk of tourist arrival in Caraga is siargao bound.... they can't maximize the potential of the island because the boat trip from Surigao City to Siargao is bad especially during the surfing season.... even if its not choppy, its still 3-4 hours ride which is not good for weekenders

improving the airport in Siargao will remove the boat ride, reduce the travell time & will encourage more tourist arrival

Bancasi at the moment appeared to be the gateway because Surigao/Siargao bound tourists have limited choices.

Although, traffic in Bancasi will improve once the new CDO airport is operational because people from nearby MisOr will find it more convenient to travel to Butuan than to Laguindingan. But that's another story ;)

"K"

BOB-bXu

June 29th, 2011, 08:57 AM

i actually said it will be my last post but seems we need some clarification here...

> bancasi airport is covered by the CITY not the province.... if the airport project you are referring to has something to do with the province then its not in bancasi

> not all project need to pass the sanggunian... note that the role of SP is legislative in nature... unless the project requires tax holidays it need not pass the SP

> if the project is in BXU it need not pass the SP because BXU and Agusan del Norte is separate from each other thats why we dont vote for the provincial offices (gov, vice-gov, sp members) -- same reason this thread is related to BXU and there is a separate thread for ADN

"K"

Correct ^^. Bancasi Airport is NEITHER the property of the province nor the city

BOB-bXu

June 29th, 2011, 09:03 AM

bancasi is a domestic airport... im talking about international set-up.. where SMC plan

there are several domestic airports with upgrades to international status....like Kalibo and Iloilo.

Caticlan is a domestic airport but had international set up after completing major renovation works....please read news article on Caticlan Airport

Butuan Airport was groomed to have an international grade facility under the botched Asian Development Bank's Third Airports Development Project...

BOB-bXu

June 29th, 2011, 09:12 AM

same with Caticlan... they already have airport but SMC expanded it because of the HIGH Traffic e.g. many tourist/flight going there

exactly Puerto Princesa & Bohol have airport but need to be upgraded/expanded to international standard because of the high-traffic

note that the orig report is not AGUSAN but CARAGA... it was only inquirer who inserted the word AGUSAN in their article

common sense dictate that an any private investment would look for a certain return on the investment (ROI).. the traffic of our Bancasi is not sufficient to warrant that kind of investment... the big guys are not playing the game board monopoly.... they dont invest in the spur of the moment... they do feasibility studies and their plans are big - the airport development is a just a portion of what they will do

"K"

so how sufficient is "sufficient" ? any figurative criteria that will warrant or unwarrant SMC 'not to / to' bank on Bancasi ?

BOB-bXu

June 29th, 2011, 09:16 AM

BOB-bXu

June 29th, 2011, 09:21 AM

bulk of tourist arrival in Caraga is siargao bound.... they can't maximize the potential of the island because the boat trip from Surigao City to Siargao is bad especially during the surfing season.... even if its not choppy, its still 3-4 hours ride which is not good for weekenders

improving the airport in Siargao will remove the boat ride, reduce the travell time & will encourage more tourist arrival

Bancasi at the moment appeared to be the gateway because Surigao/Siargao bound tourists have limited choices.

Although, traffic in Bancasi will improve once the new CDO airport is operational because people from nearby MisOr will find it more convenient to travel to Butuan than to Laguindingan. But that's another story ;)

"K"

are there any official figures that among the travelers bound for Bancasi....which one goes to Siargao and which one heads to Surigao ?

or are there any figures that states that majority of bancasi bound travellers are not actually butuan bound but heading somewhere else?

or are these just street smart assumptions..

kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 09:38 AM

so how sufficient is "sufficient" ? any figurative criteria that will warrant or unwarrant SMC 'not to / to' bank on Bancasi ?

maybe you want to check on this -- "K"

if we will look at the development of Caticlan airport it is anchored on tourism... as mentioned in my previous post, the airport is just a fraction of the total investment of SMC... they are also building hotel, cruise ship terminal, etc.

the panglao-bohol project will actually compete with the existing tagbilaran airport even if the passenger volume of TAG is at 573,299 last year (from same source you quoted)... but again, they opted to have one in panglao instead of improving the one in TAG because they want to bring the tourist closer to the beach.

i may have prematurely concluded that the palawan project is related to puerto princesa but at second look it could be the improvement of busuanga airport in coron or in el nido, palawan - again to bring the tourist closer to the beach PLUS the other development like hotels

considering that the 3 projects above is geared towards the beach, i find it safe that SMC is looking at the development of siargao

ALSO, i would like to correct myself on the volume... coz the panglao airport is actually none existent and yet SMC decided to develop it... its more on the potential growth of volume PLUS the other related investment they can pour in e.g. hotels, convention center, etc.

"K"

kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 09:41 AM

maybe Cebu Pac management is stupid kay despite "insufficient" traffic sa Bancasi....Cebu Pac is adding more flight frequencies to BOTH manila and cebu destinations using big Airbus planes :lol:

what big airbus? did they bought A380 already? the last time i check, the fleet of CPA is made up of A319 & A320.. the difference in the seating capacity is only 36 pax... and they continue to mixed the 2 type in their flight to BXU -- "K"

As a slightly smaller version of Airbus’ A320 cornerstone single-aisle jetliner, the A319 continues to prove its versatility – enabling carriers around the world to benefit from the aircraft’s range options and seat layout flexibility. In addition to the standard 124-seat configuration with a range of up to 3,740 nautical miles, Airbus offers an option with a seating capacity of up to 156 passengers – a version that is being ordered by an increasing number of low-cost airlines.

http://www.airbus.com/aircraftfamilies/passengeraircraft/a320family/a319/

Airbus launched its best-selling single-aisle product line with the A320, which continues to set industry standards for comfort and operating economy on short- to medium-haul routes. Typically seating 150 passengers in a two-class cabin – or up to 180 in a high-density layout for low-cost and charter flights

http://www.airbus.com/aircraftfamilies/passengeraircraft/a320family/a320/

_BxXxU_

June 29th, 2011, 09:49 AM

kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 09:50 AM

are there any official figures that among the travelers bound for Bancasi....which one goes to Siargao and which one heads to Surigao ?

or are there any figures that states that majority of bancasi bound travellers are not actually butuan bound but heading somewhere else?

or are these just street smart assumptions..

as i said bulk of tourist arrival not bulk of the arrival...

try to look/ask around when you board a plane... those going to butuan are the locals/business travellers/participants to conference, etc.... the whites/tourist/foreigners are bound somewhere else...

ask any tourist in airport where they are heading to & sure they won't mention masao beach :lol:

"K"

BOB-bXu

June 29th, 2011, 09:51 AM

what big airbus? did they bought A380 already? the last time i check, the fleet of CPA is made up of A319 & A320.. the difference in the seating capacity is only 36 pax... and they continue to mixed the 2 type in their flight to BXU -- "K"

the term 'big' is used to connote difference between the smaller turbo props Cebu Pac used to other destinations around Cebu to nearby destinations

'big' is not spelled here as A 380

any explanation regarding the announced increase of Cebu pac frequencies maintaining the same type of airbus aircrafts to Butuan? supposing indeed that your assumptions is correct that bancasi traffic is insufficient?

BOB-bXu

June 29th, 2011, 09:55 AM

kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 09:55 AM

Ang gipasabot ni BOB-bXu,, ginagamit sa Cebu Pacific ilang mga big aircraft such as the A320 and A319 on their Manila to Butuan and Cebu to Butuan routes, and not ATR.

Gamayan ra ka sa Airbus? Abi siguro nimo pareho ra kadako ang ATR ug Airbus mao dili ka kaingon nga 'big' ang Airbus.... ha ha ha

they never use their ATR in Butuan... it was PAL express who utilizes the smaller turboprop but they have to pull out because they don't have enough passengers because people would prefer a jet as against a turpoprop -- "K"

_BxXxU_

June 29th, 2011, 09:56 AM

Who cares about these foreigners if they're going somewhere else... wala man nila giapas ang tourist spots, lahi man ilang gina apas he he he At least naga contribute sila sa passenger traffic........ dami naman expats dito.....

_BxXxU_

June 29th, 2011, 09:58 AM

So which is BIG now? A turboprop or a jet aircraft, kadayao??

BOB-bXu

June 29th, 2011, 10:00 AM

kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 10:03 AM

the term 'big' is used to connote difference between the smaller turbo props Cebu Pac used to other destinations around Cebu to nearby destinations

'big' is not spelled here as A 380

any explanation regarding the announced increase of Cebu pac frequencies maintaining the same type of airbus aircrafts to Butuan? supposing indeed that your assumptions is correct that bancasi traffic is insufficient?

i don't think the CPA turpoprop was used here in BXU

is there any airport in country that didn't experience traffic growth & increase in flight frequencies? as if, this is exclusive only to BXU

"K"

kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 10:06 AM

you must have gone from seat to seat in the planes 135 seats asking around whether they are heading to masao beach or to siargao beach

that's so street smart of you....very good :)

why go seat to seat when most of the passengers are familiar faces...

and do u really need to ask a passenger where he is heading when he is already carrying a surf board?

"K"

kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 10:09 AM

msbunnybxu

June 29th, 2011, 10:10 AM

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CEB boosts domestic tourism with additional flights, 33% more seats

Expects 3 brand-new Airbus A320 in October

http://www.cebupacificair.com/aboutus/press/2011/05182011b.html

The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB) will increase domestic flights in the 4th quarter of 2011, making available 33% more seats compared to the same period last year.

CEB will take delivery of 3 more brand-new Airbus A320 aircraft in October, allowing the airline to offer the lowest possible fares in the market and mount more domestic flights.

“This is in line with CEB’s continued commitment to promote tourism and economy in the destinations it flies to. Foreign and local travelers can book CEB’s lowest fares to explore the Philippines’ top beaches and diving sites, and attend the country’s most popular fiestas,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.

“We currently already offer the most flights and the lowest fares to Cebu and Davao, two key cities in the Visayas and Mindanao, compared to any other airline. Tourists will have faster, easier access to the most extensive route network in the country,” she added.

With this flight increases, CEB will also continue to have the most flights to popular tourist destinations such as Boracay, Coron, Dumaguete and Cagayan de Oro. CEB will increase flight frequencies in the following routes:

Effective 1 October 2011

Manila-Butuan-Manila (2x to 3x daily)
Manila-General Santos-Manila (2x to 3x daily)
Manila-Tacloban-Manila (4x to 5x daily)
Manila-Davao-Manila (from 45x to 49x weekly)

Effective 7 October 2011

Manila-Davao-Manila (7x to 8x daily)
Manila-Dumaguete-Manila (2x to 3x daily)
Manila-Roxas-Manila (7x to 12x weekly)
Cebu-Butuan-Cebu (7x to 11x weekly)
Manila-Boracay (Caticlan)-Manila (86x to 91x weekly)
Cebu-Dumaguete-Cebu (3x to 7x weekly)
Cebu-Pagadian-Cebu (4x to 7x weekly)
Additional Seats (from ATR 72-500 to Airbus A319)
Cebu-Ozamiz-Cebu (Daily)
Manila-Tuguegarao-Manila (Daily)

Effective 14 October 2011
Manila-Cagayan de Oro-Manila (6x to 7x daily)
Cebu-Davao-Cebu (24x to 28x weekly)
Manila-Cebu-Manila (80x to 87x weekly)
Manila-Coron (Busuanga)-Manila (2x to 3x daily)
Manila-Boracay (Caticlan)-Manila (13x to 14x daily)
Manila-Naga-Manila (3x to 4x daily)
Additional Seats (from ATR 72-500 to Airbus A319)
Cebu-Bacolod-Cebu (Daily)
Cebu-Cagayan de Oro-Cebu (Daily)
Cebu-Iloilo-Cebu (Daily)
Cebu-Tacloban-Cebu (Daily)

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jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 10:12 AM

most are familiar to you? meaning at least 51% of the passengers are familiar to you? wow! are you working at the airport kadayao?

why go seat to seat when most of the passengers are familiar faces...

and do u really need to ask a passenger where he is heading when he is already carrying a surf board?

"K"

BOB-bXu

June 29th, 2011, 10:13 AM

why go seat to seat when most of the passengers are familiar faces...

and do u really need to ask a passenger where he is heading when he is already carrying a surf board?

"K"

I suppose the presence of surf boards on board are your basis....hmmmm

this is ignorance :lol:

I cannot imagine the clutter and the mess all those big surf boards occupying a lot of space inside the cabin filled with surf bound fanatics

don't talk here as if no other else here has ever rode a plane.....por pavor :lol:

kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 10:15 AM

just as one can be as street smart trying to outwit anybody else....

at the end of the day, arguments are not anchored on the interplay of wits and whifs of sarcasms.....BUT by the presentation of hard official and reliable databases

until one can provide what was asked (figures)...

your proposition for now remains just street smart opinionated observations

"OK" :)

who started sarcasms?

it was just a discussion on SMC airport development project... as i said, im just trying to put a different perspective from the "common" opinion that the "caraga" in the press release is related to "bancasi"

i even said it was my last post but you quoted my older post were i corrected myself after msbunny presented a picture

the last time i know this is a forum where most of opinion are street smart.... i don't think we require posters here to present their credentials before posting an opinion

"K"

kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 10:17 AM

I suppose the presence of surf boards on board are your basis....hmmmm

this is ignorance :lol:

I cannot imagine the clutter and the mess all those big surf boards occupying a lot of space inside the cabin filled with surf bound fanatics

you don't have to be on board to see the surf board... during check in you will already observe it.... and you will see it again at the baggage carousel... mag-isip naman -- "K"

jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 10:18 AM

104 Butuan City hall employees completes TESDA Training
by Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY, June 29 (PIA) –- 104 employees of the local government here completed the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) training on the four courses: Book Keeping - 38; Computer Hardware - 25; Electrical Installation and Maintenance – 15; and Vehicle Preventive Maintenance - 26, during the graduation ceremony held recently at the city hall lobby.

The training aimed to enhance skills of local government employees and make them well-versed in their field of work so as they can also provide the best service to the public.

Meanwhile, graduates thanked Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. for giving them the opportunity to avail of this training, not only for their personal growth and development but also for best service to the public.

The ceremony was graced by City Administrator Leah A. Mendoza, City Cooperative Chief of Office Reynaldo A. Piencenaves, TESDA–Agusan del Norte OIC- Provincial Dir. Liza B. Bubtan, and Human Resourse Manangement (HRM) OIC Luz Dumanon. (PIA-Caraga)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=40788

jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 10:19 AM

33rd Nat’l Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation set in Butuan
by Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY, June 29 (PIA) -– The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga is once again spearheading this year’s weeklong celebration of the 33rd National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) with the theme: “Making Rights Real for Filipinos with Disability” from July 17-23, 2011 with various lined-up activities.

According to DSWD-Caraga Regional Dir. Mercedita Jabagat, this year’s theme was adopted and conceptualized to promote the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) duty bearers in both government and non-government organizations and self-help group of persons with disabilities.

“The celebration aims to stimulate awareness on disability issues and concerns that will strengthen the involvement of government and non-government organizations including self-help organizations or persons with disabilities, academe, professional groups and societies, local government units (LGUs), business sector, media and other entities of the society; serve as the vehicle of information of programs implemented by government and non-government organizations that adhere to the promotion of the inherent rights of persons with disabilities; encourage the Filipino citizens to take active responsibility on the upliftment of the economic and social conditions of the persons with disabilities; and develop and strengthen cooperation and partnership between and among various sectors of the society for understanding issues and concerns on disability,” Jabagat stressed.

Also, as agreed during the Regional Council for Disability Affairs (RCDA) meeting held last June 9, 2011, the NDPR week will kick-off on July 18 since 17 is Sunday. All member-agencies are encouraged to hang streamers.

The kick-off ceremony will start with a thanksgiving mass, motorcade and opening program.

On July 20-21, the Technical Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will conduct skills training to persons with disabilities.

On July 21, the Department of Health (DOH) is also set to conduct the Disability Clinic and Media Forum while the celebration will culminate with the general assembly of the PWDs on July 22.

With this development, DSWD with RCDA member-agencies hoped for the full support and participation from the general public. (PIA-Caraga)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=40790

jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 10:24 AM

guys, the lot beside CAP Bldg (JCAA side) is now cleared. the bushes were burned and there are now tents placed in that area. ^^

anybody knows what's going to be placed in that property?:)

BOB-bXu

June 29th, 2011, 10:24 AM

who started sarcasms?

it was just a discussion on SMC airport development project... as i said, im just trying to put a different perspective from the "common" opinion that the "caraga" in the press release is related to "bancasi"

i even said it was my last post but you quoted my older post were i corrected myself after msbunny presented a picture

the last time i know this is a forum where most of opinion are street smart.... i don't think we require posters here to present their credentials before posting an opinion

"K"

credentials are irrelevant....but claims / opinions should be anchored (for purposes of sanity) on the nearest factual or better, factual / original / official databases or knowledge

if we stick to this dictum, then our biases will surely wont bring us any trouble

"OK"

BOB-bXu

June 29th, 2011, 10:30 AM

you don't have to be on board to see the surf board... during check in you will already observe it.... and you will see it again at the baggage carousel... mag-isip naman -- "K"

dont worry; I only not think....I also like to calculate (the universe is governed by the laws of mathematics and science...and not street smart uberassumptions )

so....while you are waiting for your bag at the caroousel; what's the actual ratio of surf boards to seats in a given flight GENERALLY seen in ALL flight frequencies? ....(that will be safe to say MOST people on board are siargao bound )

any cerebral calculations there perhaps?

jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 10:32 AM

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kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 10:38 AM

credentials are irrelevant....but claims / opinions should be anchored (for purposes of sanity) on the nearest factual or better, factual / original / official databases or knowledge

if we stick to this dictum, then our biases will surely wont bring us any trouble

"OK"

so whats wrong with my opinion?

Caticlan = tourism
Panglao = tourism
Palawan = tourism
Caraga = tourism

where in Caraga? only inquirer said "Agusan" - they did not even mention "Butuan" but in another inquirer article they change "Caraga" to "Daraga, Albay"...

i spoke of traffic volume... msbunny corrected me... i check volume of panglao, its nil coz there is no existing airport so now volume is irrelevant to the investment of SMC

as i said, im trying to present a different perspective to other posters because some are "bias" to Butuan... anything about Caraga/Agusan, they relate it immediately to Butuan.... read back and check it yourself.

who don't want a good Bancasi airport? of course i want a good one coz its where i take my flight but i dont want to be bias by simply concluding that the SMC's Caraga is equal to Butuan.

"K"

jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 10:40 AM

once ra ko nakakita og whites nga naa'y dala nga surfboards pero dili man pod hinuon ko pirmi mosakay og plane. pero in other instances, wala na ko kakita.

dont worry; I only not think....I also like to calculate (the universe is governed by the laws of mathematics and science...and not street smart uberassumptions )

so....while you are waiting for your bag at the caroousel; what's the actual ratio of surf boards to seats in a given flight GENERALLY seen in ALL flight frequencies? ....(that will be safe to say MOST people on board are siargao bound )

any cerebral calculations there perhaps?

kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 10:43 AM

dont worry; I only not think....I also like to calculate (the universe is governed by the laws of mathematics and science...and not street smart uberassumptions )

so when i said Rosario is not moving yet because the SM deal is not pushing thru and you assumed that i was talking to a waiter, it was a calculation in your part and not street smart uberassumptions....

wow! fantastic calculation.... can i borrow ur calculator?

so....while you are waiting for your bag at the caroousel; what's the actual ratio of surf boards to seats in a given flight GENERALLY seen in ALL flight frequencies? ....(that will be safe to say MOST people on board are siargao bound )

any cerebral calculations there perhaps?

when did i say MOST people? i said MOST TOURIST... fantastic calculation again BoB

"K"

kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 10:46 AM

once ra ko nakakita og whites nga naa'y dala nga surfboards pero dili man pod hinuon ko pirmi mosakay og plane. pero in other instances, wala na ko kakita.

since Surigao airport return to normal operation & Siargao airport was opened, the "surfers" coming via Bancasi went down -- "K"

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molestedtwineggs

June 29th, 2011, 10:48 AM

so whats wrong with my opinion?

Caticlan = tourism
Panglao = tourism
Palawan = tourism
Caraga = tourism

where in Caraga? only inquirer said "Agusan" - they did not even mention "Butuan" but in another inquirer article they change "Caraga" to "Daraga, Albay"...

i spoke of traffic volume... msbunny corrected me... i check volume of panglao, its nil coz there is no existing airport so now volume is irrelevant to the investment of SMC

as i said, im trying to present a different perspective to other posters because some are "bias" to Butuan... anything about Caraga/Agusan, they relate it immediately to Butuan.... read back and check it yourself.

who don't want a good Bancasi airport? of course i want a good one coz its where i take my flight but i dont want to be bias by simply concluding that the SMC's Caraga is equal to Butuan.

"K"

mukhang lumalim ang usapan ah...

feeling ko lang.. the said SMC plan Caraga Airport 70/30 it will not be in Bancasi... no offense... i take my flight in BXU too...

regjeex

June 29th, 2011, 10:48 AM

mike durero

June 29th, 2011, 10:49 AM

bulk of tourist arrival in Caraga is siargao bound.... they can't maximize the potential of the island because the boat trip from Surigao City to Siargao is bad especially during the surfing season.... even if its not choppy, its still 3-4 hours ride which is not good for weekenders

improving the airport in Siargao will remove the boat ride, reduce the travell time & will encourage more tourist arrival

Bancasi at the moment appeared to be the gateway because Surigao/Siargao bound tourists have limited choices.

Although, traffic in Bancasi will improve once the new CDO airport is operational because people from nearby MisOr will find it more convenient to travel to Butuan than to Laguindingan. But that's another story ;)

"K"

i saw the proposal for Butuan airport for its expansion but i dont know why it was never materialized. Instead, the improvement of Siargao Airport gain pansin. Works include the creation of a new world-class terminal but not big though as of Bancasi, Runway extension, fencing, control tower(even a storey high as of surigao, and etc. Just few months ago, our congressman Matugas said there will be an expansion , again, adding 300meters of runway expansion for the airport to carry bigger planes with a total length of 2000meters or 2km. I agree with kadayao na mas advantageous jud placing the airports near the tourist destination like siargao instead of improving Surigao City Airport.

mike durero

June 29th, 2011, 10:52 AM

jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 10:52 AM

if coffeeworld's mom knows about an airport to be constructed somewhere within ADN, basin tinuod pero that's no longer in BXU.

pero there was this news article posted by bob about an upgrade of Bancasi Airport. it was posted in the previous pages.

mukhang lumalim ang usapan ah...

feeling ko lang.. the said SMC plan Caraga Airport 70/30 it will not be in Bancasi... no offense... i take my flight in BXU too...

jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 10:54 AM

nahuman na ba mike ang Siargao new airport terminal? i remember naka-post kog pic ato nga U/C pa.

i saw the proposal for Butuan airport for its expansion but i dont know why it was never materialized. Instead, the improvement of Siargao Airport gain pansin. Works include the creation of a new world-class terminal but not big though as of Bancasi, Runway extension, fencing, control tower(even a storey high as of surigao, and etc. Just few months ago, our congressman Matugas said there will be an expansion , again, adding 300meters of runway expansion for the airport to carry bigger planes with a total length of 2000meters or 2km. I agree with kadayao na mas advantageous jud placing the airports near the tourist destination like siargao instead of improving Surigao City Airport.

mike durero

June 29th, 2011, 10:55 AM

mike durero

June 29th, 2011, 10:56 AM

nahuman na ba mike ang Siargao new airport terminal? i remember naka-post kog pic ato nga U/C pa.

wala pa bai.nauna naman ang boracay nuon..wala pa sad ko kaadto.hehe

kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 11:00 AM

if coffeeworld's mom knows about an airport to be constructed somewhere within ADN, basin tinuod pero that's no longer in BXU.

pero there was this news article posted by bob about an upgrade of Bancasi Airport. it was posted in the previous pages.

there is no question that bancasi airport needs an upgrade... as i said in my that's another story, the traffic in bancasi will increase once the airport in CDO will be moved to laguindingan coz people from MisOr that are closer to Butuan will find it more convenient to take their flight out of BXU than to go as far as Laguindingan.

in one of the business forum i attended, i pointed out that there is lack of foresight in the development of bancasi airport because the terminal capacity was not expanded according to the potential of the airport vis-a-vis the transfer of CDO airport to Laguindingan.

"K"

jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 11:00 AM

they were only basing it on one news article nga naa'y "Caraga (Agusan)". dinha nagsugod ang mainit nga discussion, hehehe.

Pag Caraga, Agusan diay dayun? Naa bayay proposal for making Siargao an International Airport sad bya.hehehe:lol: bitaw all of us is in need of expanding our airports..tana mapansin sad tawun ta sa CAAP.

regjeex

June 29th, 2011, 11:13 AM

Miko, sa aritcols :D ang naka butang is CARAGA (Agusan)... Dili Caraga Butuan or Caraga Surigao...

Mas maayo kung naa new airport somewhere in Agusan del Sur not in Norte kay naa naman Butuan... para at least naa daghan options kung ma fully book man gani ang sa bancasi, mo dagan dayon kos Bayugan City... :D asuming kaayo... basin diay og sa Bayugan ibutang... at least duol duol ra..:bash:

Ang siargao, Sayak International airport na na sya.. good! kay at least naa airport sa caraga serving international flights.. dili na mag lisod puhon... :nuts:

Pag Caraga, Agusan diay dayun? Naa bayay proposal for making Siargao an International Airport sad bya.hehehe:lol: bitaw all of us is in need of expanding our airports..tana mapansin sad tawun ta sa CAAP.

regjeex

June 29th, 2011, 11:15 AM

dili na uso karon ang ground breaking... :D deretso na construct... :hahaha:

mao jud. so when jud an Groundbreaking ?:banana:

regjeex

June 29th, 2011, 11:27 AM

mag init jud ang discussion labi na kung dili kaayo tarong pag ka sulat... :bash: wala man gud gi generalize nga ang CARAGA is Agusan jud dayon... gi specify nga Caraga (Agusan) pasabot naa ibagdak nga bilat inamong airport sa Agusan, Caraga ing ana unta pagka sulat... :D binugo man ni usahay ning mga writers naa man gani usahay Butuan, Agusan del Sur, nya ganahan ka ana mo basa? :D maajo kunis kunison ang dyaryo abutangan sa nag sulat.. :D :bash::lol::lol:

they were only basing it on one news article nga naa'y "Caraga (Agusan)". dinha nagsugod ang mainit nga discussion, hehehe.

kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 11:29 AM

Miko, sa aritcols :D ang naka butang is CARAGA (Agusan)... Dili Caraga Butuan or Caraga Surigao...

its actually in one article only reg... only from inquirer... the other news agency did not mentioned any "agusan"... i think it was the writer's own assumption... however another inquirer writer put it as "daraga" not caraga... also putting the word "albay" after the daraga... maybe the inquirer people are just trying to be resourceful hehehe... -- "K"

msbunnybxu

June 29th, 2011, 11:31 AM

since Surigao airport return to normal operation & Siargao airport was opened, the "surfers" coming via Bancasi went down -- "K"

If we talk about surfers, I think the Airport here that will be affected is not Bancasi, but Surigao Airport since Siargao will be grabing most of its passenger.

::

jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 11:37 AM

enough na siguro ning about sa airports. dili na ni unta ni paabton sa next thread ang discussion.:)

regjeex

June 29th, 2011, 11:38 AM

naa man lagi aritcles posted here from previous page nga CARAGA (Agusan) naa pa man gani link... not sure kung gi edit lang to.. :D

We'll see sa sunod nga press release basin ma change na nila.. kay existing naman sad baya ang Daraga International airport... pero bisan asa at least naay progress ang pinas... maayo unta ug kada region labi na diri sa Mindanao every year makita ang progress... ako bisan init kaayo ang terminal sa bancasi OK ra basta maka lupad lang.. :D

its actually in one article only reg... only from inquirer... the other news agency did not mentioned any "agusan"... i think it was the writer's own assumption... however another inquirer writer put it as "daraga" not caraga... also putting the word "albay" after the daraga... maybe the inquirer people are just trying to be resourceful hehehe... -- "K"

regjeex

June 29th, 2011, 11:39 AM

akoi mo una og open aning issue sa airport nyor sa next thread :D :banana::bash::lol::lol::lol:

enough na siguro ning about sa airports. dili na ni unta ni paabton sa next thread ang discussion.:)

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June 29th, 2011, 11:45 AM

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jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 11:47 AM

kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 11:51 AM

If we talk about surfers, I think the Airport here that will be affected is not Bancasi, but Surigao Airport since Siargao will be grabing most of its passenger.

::

for a time Surigao & Siargao bound passengers has to passed by Bancasi airport due to non-availablity of direct flight to SUG... it was only around last year or late 2009 when regular flights resumed in SUG. since opening, most of the Siargao bound passengers went from Bancasi to Surigao as it cuts down the travel time (bus portion).

when cebupac opened Siargao, Siargao-bound passengers took the direct flight.

indeed Siargao grabs traffic from Surigao but it did not actually hurt the later because there is a significant increase in the total passenger air traffic nationwide. even if new airports are opened, the old airports won't really feel a decrease in traffic volume.

"K"

BOB-bXu

June 29th, 2011, 11:52 AM

so whats wrong with my opinion?

Caticlan = tourism
Panglao = tourism
Palawan = tourism
Caraga = tourism

where in Caraga? only inquirer said "Agusan" - they did not even mention "Butuan" but in another inquirer article they change "Caraga" to "Daraga, Albay"...

i spoke of traffic volume... msbunny corrected me... i check volume of panglao, its nil coz there is no existing airport so now volume is irrelevant to the investment of SMC

as i said, im trying to present a different perspective to other posters because some are "bias" to Butuan... anything about Caraga/Agusan, they relate it immediately to Butuan.... read back and check it yourself.

who don't want a good Bancasi airport? of course i want a good one coz its where i take my flight but i dont want to be bias by simply concluding that the SMC's Caraga is equal to Butuan.

"K"

are there any any commercial airports in the world that are NOT allied to the best interest of tourism?

kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 11:53 AM

enough na siguro ning about sa airports. dili na ni unta ni paabton sa next thread ang discussion.:)

amen! -- "K"

BOB-bXu

June 29th, 2011, 11:55 AM

BOB-bXu

June 29th, 2011, 11:56 AM

amen! -- "K"

Buddha Bless You :)

"OK"

kadayao

June 29th, 2011, 11:59 AM

are there any any commercial airports in the world that are NOT allied to the best interest of tourism?

none... so if SMC will build an airport in Caraga, what tourism interest do you think will it serves best? -- "K"

jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 12:11 PM

Butuan City gov’t spearheads synchronized tree planting activities
by Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY, June 29 (PIA) -- The Butuan City government headed by Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. successfully spearheaded the synchronized Tree Planting activities held recently as part of the implementation of the E.O. No. 26 or the “Plant a Billion Tree Project” by Pres. Benigno Aquino III, where all LGUs were instructed to implement so as to achieve the one billion target of planted trees.

In line with this, the following barangays were chosen as venue for the conduct of the synchronized tree planting activities: Barangays Bobon; Cabcabon, Banza, Mahogany, Maug, Baan Riverside, Buhangin, Los Angeles and Doongan wherein a total of 10,600 seedlings were planted in the said Barangays.

The local government here is continuously strengthening its advocacy on a clean and green environment. (PIA-Caraga)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=40785

jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 12:13 PM

Cebuano News: Awarding sa house and lot alang sa mga residente sa Bry. Pagatpatan ipahigayon
ni Jovelyn Cataluna-Mejorada

BUTUAN CITY, Hunyo 29 -– Mukabat og 100 kapin ka mga residente didto sa Barangay Pagatpatan ang makadawat sa dugay na’ng gidamgo nga award sa house and lot nga itunol mismo ni Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante, Jr. diin nakatakdang ipahigayon nga Awarding Ceremony karong umaabot Hulyo 6, 2011.

Kini ang kahingpitan sa ilang gipangandoy nga makapanag-iya sa igong luna ug pinuy-anan gikan sa lokal nga panggamhanan. Karon pa lamang gibati na sa mga maswerteng mga benepisyaryo ang dili matukib nga kalipay tungod niining talagsaong kahigayonan alang kanila ug sa ilang pamilya.

Kahinumduman nga nadislokar ang maong mga pamilya nga nanimuyo sa kilid sa Agusan River nga apektado sa CARBDP sanglit dili kini haom nga pagapuy-an tungod sa kadelikado sa maong dapit. Hinungdan nga sa pagpaningkamot sa mga opisyal ning dakbayan, gipahiluna sila sa nasangpit nga relocation site nga maoy magsilbing luwas nga dapit alang kanila. (Butuan City PIO/PIA-Caraga)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=40818

jsl_bxu1206

June 29th, 2011, 12:14 PM

Cebuano News: Pulong-pulong sa barangay, ipahigayon

BUTUAN CITY, Hunyo 29 – Gitakda ang pulong-pulong uban sa katawhan sa matag barangay ni’ng dakbayan nga adunay kalihukan sa pagpang-mina.

Kini matod pa ang usa sa mga solusyon aron direkta nga mabati sa katawhan ang mga ordinansa ug plano sa lokal nga panggamhanan batok sa illegal mining activities nga nahitabo sa Brgy. Maibu, Bilay ug Don Francisco.

Ang gitakda nga pulong-pulong o dialogo pagatambungan ni Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. uban ang mga opisyales sa dakbayan, mga opisyal sa DENR, CMRB kon City Mining Regulatory Board.

Sa maong panagtigum, pagahisgot-hisgotan ang mga solusyon aron ma-regulate ang pagmina, pagkunsulta sa katawhan aron mahiusa pinaagi sa pagtukod og kooperatiba, ug pagtudlo sa responsable nga pagmina.

Tumong usab sa maong kalihukan nga ang small mining mabantayan sa syudad. Ug kon ugaling aduna may iregularidad, sayon na lamang niini pagkansela sa permit kung wala mosunod o nag-violate sa mga patakaran sa safety measures.

Lakip na niini nga pagahisgutan ang pagpasulod sa usa ka mining operator nga hatagan ug permit sa syudad aron maoy mo-regulate, mo–implementar sa pagmina nga pagasundon sa katawhan. Apan nagkinahanglan kini ug unom ka bulan alang sa preparasyon sa maong lugar.

Subay niini, naghangyo si Brgy. Capt. George Tiempo sa Brgy. Maibu nga kinahanglan gayud mapa-abot ngadto sa katawhan kini nga mga solusyon kay sila ang direkta nga apektado niini kay mao lamang kini ang ilang bugtong kapanginabuhian sa pagkakaron.

Giawhag usab ni Mayor Jun Amante ang matag opisyal sa nasangpit nga barangay sa paghuna-huna og mga solusyon aron itampo atol sa gi-schedule nga dialogo sa ilang tagsa-tagsa ka barangay. (Mayor’s Patroller, Butuan City PIO/PIA-Caraga)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=40819

BOB-bXu

June 29th, 2011, 12:15 PM

none... so if SMC will build an airport in Caraga, what tourism interest do you think will it serves best? -- "K"

better ask SMC..... for now it leans more to its caraga regional airport in agusan (per press release)

unless there''s another press statements that would come up with a more exacting name of location......any other / newer assumptions other than this press statement are purely fictional :)

coffeeworld

June 29th, 2011, 12:19 PM

for a time Surigao & Siargao bound passengers has to passed by Bancasi airport due to non-availablity of direct flight to SUG... it was only around last year or late 2009 when regular flights resumed in SUG. since opening, most of the Siargao bound passengers went from Bancasi to Surigao as it cuts down the travel time (bus portion).

when cebupac opened Siargao, Siargao-bound passengers took the direct flight.

indeed Siargao grabs traffic from Surigao but it did not actually hurt the later because there is a significant increase in the total passenger air traffic nationwide. even if new airports are opened, the old airports won't really feel a decrease in traffic volume.

"K"

Hala Cge, sa siarga0 na lge bahalag sa ilaw0m pana sa dagat eh c0nstruct 0r t0nga t0nga sa dagat sa siargao...kapUi cge debate...tungod ra sa siargao airport... Perting taasa sa s2rya- .

coffeeworld

June 29th, 2011, 01:17 PM

Pag Caraga, Agusan diay dayun? Naa bayay proposal for making Siargao an International Airport sad bya.hehehe:lol: bitaw all of us is in need of expanding our airports..tana mapansin sad tawun ta sa CAAP.

Sus kabulok nalang jud...unsa mana im0ng utok ''made in china''??!!! basaha sa ang mga post nako beh ngan0 nakaing0n ko na agusan,... Ug basah0n nim0 sa inquirer.net naai gibutang na (agusan) ngan0 nakaing0n ko na agusan, so ayaw pag yawitwit dra gapisikpisik lang na im0 laway...use ur c0mm0n sense please...ayaw ng quality utok na murag made in china.

coffeeworld

June 29th, 2011, 01:45 PM

gilalisan man jud pag ayo ang articles nga naa nakasulat nga CARAGA (Agusan) then naa sad DAGARA Albay... Kintahay gituyo sa writer pag suwat og CARAGA Agusan and then sa laing articles DARAGA Albay? :bash: mao mao ra ni sa RLC nga Batanes tapos karon is Butuan finally... hulaton kung unsa sunod nga articles wether Agusan or Albay ba kay so far naa naman currently naga work sa ilang proposed nga International airport... :D

OK ra na as of now nga National Airport ang bancasi compare sa mga community airports... ayt.. move on mga peps...

lets discuss Robinsons and SM.. tapos ang Promenade... :D

mo clarify lang ko huh na dili DARAGA.. CARAGA jud ha...

SMC unveils airport, eyes new deals

DIVERSIFIED conglomerate San Miguel Corp. is interested in bidding for three airline infrastructure projects under the government’s public-private partnership (PPP) scheme.

The firm during the weekend inaugurated the partially redeveloped Caticlan airport in Aklan and President Benigno S. C. Aquino III, in a keynote speech, noted that other airport projects in the provinces of Bohol, Puerta Princesa and the Caraga region had been included in the centerpiece infrastructure program.

"Yes, we will join in all," San Miguel President and COO Ramon S. Ang told reporters when asked if the firm was interested in expanding its portfolio.

San Miguel will spend around $300 million for the redevelopment of Caticlan’s Godofredo P. Ramos facility -- which will now be known as Boracay Airport -- and several adjacent lots, Mr. Ang said.

The firm had committed to spend P12.5 billion under a build-rehabilitate-operate-transfer deal.

San Miguel is also planning to put up a jetty, a shopping mall, a 5,000-room budget hotel and convention center.

The redevelopment of the Boracay Airport is scheduled to be completed in December 2013.

Commenting on San Miguel’s interest in infrastructure ventures, First Grade Holdings, Inc. managing director Astro C. del Castillo said, "PPP projects are new opportunities for San Miguel. They do not have to wait for the completion of the Boracay Airport redevelopment..."

Shares in San Miguel closed unchanged at P114 per on Friday.

http://www.bworld.com.ph/content.php?section=TopStory&title=SMC-unveils-airport,-eyes-new-deals&id=33736

tingkoling

June 29th, 2011, 02:00 PM

AFAIK, ang mubuhat sa airport sa Bicol kay mga Korean man...so basig tingali CARAGA jud na. uuuoooyyyy!!!!? hehehehe:cheers::lol:

Rest the case na and time to celebrate!!!:cheers:

coffeeworld

June 29th, 2011, 02:03 PM

Oh ito claro na jud ni na DILI "DARAGA" kundi "CARAGA"

SMC to invest in airports

AKLAN—San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is investing at least $300 million to expand the Caticlan Airport, the country’s nearest gateway to Boracay island.

The diversifying conglomerate will also bid for two airports in the Visayas and one in Mindanao that the government plans to auction, as it anticipates the tourism sector to pick up in the coming years.

In an interview with reporters at the inauguration of the renovated Caticlan terminal, SMC president Ramon S. Ang said the budget will include the construction of 5,000 hotel rooms, a convention center and commercial developments to be operated by third-party managers.

SMC is expanding the airport’s runway to 2,500 meters, from the current 950 meters, to accommodate more foreign carriers and larger aircraft.

Ang said the expansion program could take two to three years, and will increase the terminal’s annual capacity to 3 million passengers from the current 500,000.

“We saw the potential to add [capacity] for foreign tourist arrivals,” Ang told reporters, noting that the airport already serves about 700,000 visitors per year.

SMC said roundtrip airfare rates to Boracay should drop to as low as P1,500 from as high as P16,000, as increased traffic will drive prices down.

During the same event, President Aquino said the government will bid out new contracts for airports in Bohol, the Caraga area in northeast Mindanao and Puerto Princesa in Palawan.

Ang said SMC will participate in each of these projects, should a public auction proceed.

Much of this bullishness stems from the government’s plan to boost tourist arrivals to 6 million by 2016, up from 3.45 million in 2010. But a large part of that goal hinges on the current administration’s drive to increase private-sector partnerships to develop big-ticket infrastructure projects—an initiative that has been hit by early delays.

SMC, which started diversifying from its core food-and-drinks business four years ago, is also part of a consortium that is seeking to expand and operate the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark, Pampanga.

It also plans to bid for the controversial Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City, once the government settles its long-running issues with the airport’s builder.

SMC acquired the Caticlan terminal after buying a controlling stake in Trans Aire Development Holdings Corp., formerly Caticlan International Airport Development Corp., which holds a 25-year concession to operate the airport.

SMC is also changing the name of the terminal to Boracay Airport.

Apart from airports, SMC has invested in power, toll roads and railways, telecommunications and mining.

SMC’s new strategy is aimed at doubling or tripling returns compared with its traditional food-and-beverage businesses, which include the Philippines’s largest brewer, San Miguel Brewery Inc., and food company San Miguel Pure Foods Co. Inc.

Shares of the company closed flat at P114 each on Friday.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/06/26/11/smc-invest-airports

BXU-GCP

June 29th, 2011, 02:46 PM

there are several domestic airports with upgrades to international status....like Kalibo and Iloilo.

Caticlan is a domestic airport but had international set up after completing major renovation works....please read news article on Caticlan Airport

Butuan Airport was groomed to have an international grade facility under the botched Asian Development Bank's Third Airports Development Project...

KALIBO is already an International Airport with regular flights to/from Korea and China.

mike durero

June 29th, 2011, 02:57 PM

Sus kabulok nalang jud...unsa mana im0ng utok ''made in china''??!!! basaha sa ang mga post nako beh ngan0 nakaing0n ko na agusan,... Ug basah0n nim0 sa inquirer.net naai gibutang na (agusan) ngan0 nakaing0n ko na agusan, so ayaw pag yawitwit dra gapisikpisik lang na im0 laway...use ur c0mm0n sense please...ayaw ng quality utok na murag made in china.

hahaha...aguy nasuko ai..relaks lang brod.:lol::nuts: ka hot pud nimo oi..haha.:lol:

mike durero

June 29th, 2011, 03:02 PM

better ask SMC..... for now it leans more to its caraga regional airport in agusan (per press release)

unless there''s another press statements that would come up with a more exacting name of location......any other / newer assumptions other than this press statement are purely fictional :)

thats right bob...still wala paman sad mahibaw-e where and when..:)

BXU-GCP

June 29th, 2011, 03:10 PM

as i said bulk of tourist arrival not bulk of the arrival...

try to look/ask around when you board a plane... those going to butuan are the locals/business travellers/participants to conference, etc.... the whites/tourist/foreigners are bound somewhere else...

ask any tourist in airport where they are heading to & sure they won't mention masao beach :lol:

"K"

Please be realistic. CEB initially had a 3x a week flight for their Cebu-Siargao route using an ATR plane. Now 2x a week na lang. Pati Ceb-Sur flight sa Airphil wala na. Nagdecrease ng 3 flights ang Manila-Sur route ng Airphil. Buti na lang CEB fielded a 3x a week flight for the same leg.

Caticlan Airport on the other hand sobra kadaghan mga flights using ATR's and DH3. kaya sigurado makapuno na ug international flight.

I bet majority of the passengers(tourists & locals) using bancasi as entry/exit point are not bound for or from siargao.

Surprisingly many of those foreigners on the flights bound for Butuan are investors and those marrying our local women.